Materials
Five materials.
Nothing hidden.
We do not use the word “eco” as a substitute for an explanation. Here is what every Paatra product is made of, where that material comes from, and what happens to it afterwards.
Paper
Virgin food-grade paper fibre
Paper serveware is moulded in one piece, so there is no lamination, no glue and no plastic lining to separate before disposal.
After use. Compostable where paper composting is accepted. Where it is not, it is clean, dry recyclable paper.
- No plastic lining
- One-piece mould
- Food-grade fibre
Pressed leaf
Leaves that have already fallen
Leaves are pressed into a rigid form with no glue and no synthetic resin, so the grain of the leaf stays visible in every piece.
After use. Biodegradable. Suitable for home or garden composting.
- No adhesive
- Natural grain
- Each piece slightly unique
Birchwood
Wood from managed plantations
Birch is a fast-growing hardwood that is easy to work and takes a smooth finish, which is why it holds a clean edge and feels right in the hand.
After use. Reusable and dishwasher-servable. When you are finished with it, it is ordinary timber, not waste.
- Reusable
- Smooth finish
- No coating
Used in
Currently being finalised for the range.
Bagasse
Fibre left after sugarcane juice is extracted
Bagasse is the fibrous residue that would otherwise be burned at the mill. Moulded into serveware it becomes a rigid, oil-resistant surface.
After use. Compostable. Breaks down in a compost heap far faster than wood.
- Mill waste, not forest
- Oil and water resistant
- Compostable
Ripple paper
Paper, fluted for strength without lining
The ripple is the structure. Two layers of paper are fluted and bonded, so the cup holds its shape and heat without a plastic liner.
After use. Compostable where paper composting is accepted.
- No plastic liner
- Holds heat
- Lightweight
Used in
Currently being finalised for the range.
Dispose of it responsibly.
Nothing in the Paatra range needs separating into a plastic recycling stream. That is the point of choosing these materials in the first place.
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