Bagasse packaging vs Notpla packaging
As the food industry moves away from plastic, materials like bagasse, made from sugarcane pulp, have gained popularity. But a closer look reveals that even “green” solutions can come with hidden compromises. At Notpla, we believe sustainability should go further. That’s why we’ve developed packaging made from seaweed - designed to perform naturally and disappear without a trace.
What is bagasse packaging?
Bagasse packaging is made from sugarcane pulp, the fibrous by-product left after juice extraction. Instead of being discarded or burned, this material is repurposed into takeaway trays, clamshell containers, and compostable plates.
The upsides (and limitations) of bagasse packaging
The upsides of bagasse
2. Commonly marketed as compostable
3. Widely distributed and easy to source
The long list of limitations of bagasse
2. Not always suitable for home composting - many need industrial facilities
3. Energy-intensive to produce
4. Heavier weight increases carbon footprint during transport
5. Can underperform with oily or liquid-heavy dishes
How does Notpla's material stack up?
Whether you're serving street food, office employees or events - Notpla containers offer sustainability without compromise.
Notpla’s seaweed-powered packaging
At Notpla, we’ve developed a different material - made from seaweed and plants, designed to vanish naturally, just like a fruit peel.
1. 100% plastic & PFAs-free coating – naturally repels grease and moisture
2. Designed to disappear - fits into any waste stream
Where others need additives, Notpla performs by design. No plastic. No greenwashing. No trace left behind.
Why leading brands are switching to Notpla
From fast-casual kitchens to global events, the packaging world is moving beyond bagasse. Here’s why brands are choosing Notpla:
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Recycle with paper
The natural coating doesn’t prohibit it from paper recycling streams
Home-compostable in weeks
Safely break down in weeks in a home-compost environment
General-waste guilt-free
Carefully designed to degrade naturally and leave no trace
Disappears, just like that
Notpla packaging regenerates into fertile soil, decomposing naturally in home composts, becoming food for worms, fungi, and microbes. Watch as all the PLA (a bioplstic) coated board fails to disappear, leaving behind the plastic coating laminated onto the cardboard surface which will go on to be broken down into microplastics.
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Bagasse packaging is made from sugarcane pulp left over after juice extraction. It’s moulded into takeaway containers and marketed as a sustainable alternative to plastic.
Despite its renewable origin, bagasse often needs plastic or chemical coatings, is not always home-compostable, and involves energy-heavy processing.
Bagasse is generally more affordable than some bioplastics, but Notpla offers competitive pricing with superior environmental performance.
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