In the present-day world, the search for sustainable food packaging materials is essential. This sugarcane fibrous-derived, ‘sugarcane compostable lunch box’, serves the purpose of efficiency while protecting the environment. These lunch boxes are brought into existence from ‘dense sugar cane waste fibers, sugarcane bagasse is a cost-effective material for production. They are catered to be sturdy, eco-friendly in usage, and capable of serving a wide range of food packaging requirements. Their salient characteristics, production methods, and applied fields shall be examined.
Material: Sugarcane Bagasse
The sugarcane compostable lunch box is made up of sugarcane bagasse, which is not only renewably sourced but also biodegradable. Bagasse is the cellulosic waste that remains after the juice is pressed out of sugarcane. Instead of tossing it out in a landfill, this waste is turned into a high-quality, compostable lunch box. This material is not only eco-friendly but is also very strong and food safe which is very convenient for food packaging purposes.
Production Process: Paper Pulp Molding
Particular deassemblies of the sugarcane compostable lunch boxes are made with the use of pulp molding technology. This means that bagasse is transformed into pulp which is shaped into different types of containers such as compostable box with a lid. This type of approach seems to be practical and minimizes the waste. The outcome is a lunch box with lid that is strong, does not spill away the contents, and can be used even in hot or oily foods without getting ruined. Not only is the pulp molded process eco-friendly but it also saves on energy.
Features and Characteristics
The sugarcane lunch box comes with several important features among them:
Eco-Friendly and 100% Compostable:
These grab-and-go biodegradable lunch boxes are 100% bio compostable hence when disposed of in a domestic compost within a few months they break down and do not remain as waste.
Food Safe:
They are PFAS-free and BPA-free and as such, these can be used in direct contact with food.
Leak Proof and Oil Resistant:
Even when packed with hot and even oily foods, the sugarcane compostable lunch box does not cause leakages.
Microwave and Freezer Safe:
These boxes can be used to reheat food in the microwave or store food remnants left over in the freezer, and there will be no detrimental impacts on the material used.
Ideal Scenarios for the Use of the Packaging: Purpose So Much Covered
It is quite clear that the sugarcane compostable lunch box with lid has a wide scope of usage. Some are given below:
Takeaway and Delivery
Fast food restaurants and outlets can use these boxes for takeaway food and as nonharmful takeaway packs for their patrons.
Cafeterias and Canteens
Best suited for serving food where there is an institution like school, hospital, or corporate working site.
Picnics and Outdoor Events
This type of container is best used for such kinds of events like get-togethers where there is a requirement for disposables but still want to go green.
Meal Prep
The sugarcane lunch box can efficiently be used by homemakers for meal prep as they are tough enough to store and carry meals for a week.
| Sugarcane Bagasse Box/Clamshell Series | ||||||||
| Item Code | Description | Weight(g) | Product Size (mm) | PCS/CTNS | Carton Size (cm) | Cube/ CTN | ||
| B001 | 7″ x 5″ Clamshell Box (600-650ml) | 20 | 191X135.9X44.6/20.6 | 500 | 44 | 28.5 | 38.5 | 0.0483 |
| B004 | 6″ x 4″ Clamshell Box (450-500ml) | 18 | 172X112.5X36.6/15.6 | 1000 | 52 | 50 | 37 | 0.0962 |
| B003 | 6″ x 6″ Burger Box | 21 | 152.9X152X76/42 | 500 | 57 | 32 | 32 | 0.0584 |
| B024A | 5.5″ x 5.5″ Burger Box | 19 | 144.9X149.7X50/35 | 500 | 48 | 32 | 33 | 0.0507 |
| B002 | 9″ x 6″ 2-C Clamshell Box (850-1000ml) | 30 | 250.9X162X50/20.6 | 500 | 62 | 34 | 53 | 0.1117 |
| B030 | 9″ x 6″ Clamshell Box (850-1000ml) | 30 | 250.9X162X49.6/20.6 | 500 | 47 | 34 | 52 | 0.0831 |
| B034 | 9″ x 6″ Clamshell Box (850-1000ml) | 30 | 229X155X50.6/32.5 | 500 | 46 | 32 | 47 | 0.0692 |
| B026 | 8″ x 8″ Clamshell Box (900-1000ml) | 38 | 217.7X206.8X40.7/30.6 | 250 | 51.5 | 45 | 22 | 0.0510 |
| B031 | 8″ x 8″ 3-C Clamshell Box(900-1000ml) | 38 | 219X202.6X41.8/32.6 | 250 | 50 | 45 | 22.5 | 0.0506 |
| B025 | 9″ x 9″ Clamshell Box (1100-1200ml) | 45 | 238.2X234.5X54/30 | 250 | 49 | 48 | 25 | 0.0588 |
| B032 | 9″ x 9″ 3-C Clamshell Box (1100-1200ml) | 45 | 238X233.5X54.5/30.6 | 250 | 50 | 48 | 26 | 0.0624 |
| B036 | 8″ x 8″Clamshell Box (900-1000ml) | 38 | 223x201x46.25/38 | 200 | 45 | 41.5 | 22 | 0.0411 |
| B036 3-C | 8″ x 8″ 3-C Clamshell Box(900-1000ml) | 38 | 223x201x46.25/38 | 200 | 46 | 38.5 | 22 | 0.0390 |
| B037 | 9″ x 9″ Clamshell Box (1100-1200ml) | 42 | 236x229x47.2/37.6 | 200 | 48.5 | 43 | 24 | 0.0501 |
| B037 3-C | 9″ x 9″ 3-C Clamshell Box (1100-1200ml) | 42 | 236x229x46.8/38 | 200 | 48.5 | 45 | 25 | 0.0546 |
| B022 | 5 Compts. Tray – Lid | 26 | 285X223X19 | 500 | 46 | 42 | 58.5 | 0.1130 |
| B023 | 5 Compts. Tray | 32 | 280X218X37 | 500 | 59 | 29 | 45 | 0.0770 |
| B046 | 800-850ml Box | 22 | 230x135x53 | 500 | 70 | 24 | 28.5 | 0.0479 |
| B047 | 800-850ml Box (2-compartment) | 22 | 230x135x53 | 500 | 70 | 25 | 29.5 | 0.0516 |
| B045 | Lid for item B046/B047 | 15 | 230x135x11 | 500 | 65.5 | 24 | 28.5 | 0.0448 |
| B063 | 800ml Tray | 22 | 203X136X50 | 500 | 66 | 28.5 | 22 | 0.0414 |
| B064 | 1000ml Tray | 26 | 203X136X68 | 500 | 70 | 28.5 | 22 | 0.0439 |
| B062 | 800/1000ml Tray for lid | 12 | 203X136X13 | 500 | 74 | 29.5 | 22.5 | 0.0491 |
| B049 | 13.9″Pizza box | 100 | 350x707x28 | 100 | 72 | 46 | 36.5 | 0.1209 |
Packaging Modification and Adjustment to Correlate with the Client’s Needs.
It should also be noted that any business concerns will go for such a solution in packaging. Being a China factory and Chinese manufacturer, we have included also the modification operation of the box covers on our compostable lunch box. Should there be special requests like branding or logos or elements of designs, what is needed can be done to give you guaranteed products that will remain green but conform to your company’s image.
Common Questions About Sugarcane Compostable Lunch Boxes
- How long does the sugarcane box take to decompose completely?In a home heap system, a sugarcane compostable box usually takes about 90-120 days to fully decompose.
- Are these lunch boxes suitable to be used with hot food?Yes, the sugarcane lunch box with lid is meant for high temperatures and it does not warp even when hot food is put inside it.
- Here it any danger in using them in the microwave?Obviously, our sugarcane compostable lunch boxes are microwaveable, that is food can be directly put in the box and heated in the microwave.
- What are the color variants?For this, we offer two color options, bleached white and unbleached natural brown.
- What about the waterproof lunch box?Yes, Our sugarcane compostable lunch box is waterproof and oil-resistant which keeps the food intact without any spill.
CONCLUSION
The sugarcane carry lunch box with lid is the most affordable, protective, and all-purpose food packaging product. Although contrary to most plastic products, the center contains practical, safe, and utilization characteristics that will attract those who want to minimize the adverse impact on the environment. It is also good for packaging in the form of containers, pre-prepared foods for sale, and in restaurants or just at home: a compostable sugarcane box is a good option for the environmentally conscious who do not want to compromise on convenience.
