Compostable biodegradable disposable cups and plates based on sugarcane bagasse are among the most interesting business concepts that are growing in India’s green manufacturing industry for their unique blend of environmental significance, policy support, and market demand. Every year India produces millions of tonnes of single use plastic waste. Governments are increasingly being pushed to take action at all levels. For those ready to take the leap, the bagasse tableware market isn\u2019t just an opportunity\u2014it\u2019s a revolution that rewards action-takers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After crushing sugarcane stalks for extraction of juice, there is a dry fibrous residue called bagasse. It has been used by sugar mills for decades as a low-value fuel for boilers. The same material today is the basis of a business worth \u20b910,000 crore, which operates worldwide in the tableware industry. India is the second-largest sugar producer in the world and has vast reserves of raw materials that replenish over time. This provides a definite cost benefit to the domestic manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n