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Biodegradable Leaf Plates

The Leaf Republic Disposable Dishes are Made Using Natural Materials

— June 19, 2016 — Eco
Disposable dishes are notoriously bad for the environment, so Leaf Republic has created these leaf plates in order to help decrease the number of plates being sent to the landfill.

Started by founders who wanted to help decrease waste and find a better way to use resources, Leaf Republic is currently funding on Kickstarter to get the leaf plates to market.

The plates from Leaf Republic are the result of intensive research capabilities when it comes to pressing and the creation of molds. The final product is plate that are capable of being used for eating a meal without making a mess (they're waterproof) yet that will go back to nature in just 28 days thanks to the natural composition of the products.
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Products - There's an increasing demand for eco-friendly products and innovative businesses can tap into this trend by creating biodegradable alternatives for common household items.
2. Circular Economy - Leaf Republic's product is a prime example of a circular economy where waste is turned into a valuable resource and innovative businesses can find opportunities to create more circular solutions.
3. Sustainable Packaging - Leaf Republic's innovative use of natural materials for creating packaging solutions presents an opportunity for businesses to create more sustainable packaging products.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service Industry - Businesses in the food service industry can greatly benefit from innovative and eco-friendly disposable dishware solutions like those presented by Leaf Republic.
2. Packaging Industry - By exploring sustainable packaging solutions like those offered by Leaf Republic, businesses in the packaging industry can reduce their carbon footprint while meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - Innovative businesses in the consumer goods industry can create more environmentally friendly products and packaging by focusing on natural materials and biodegradable alternatives like those presented by Leaf Republic.
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