In the race to reduce white pollution in India, many start-up companies are looking for alternatives to plastic. Bagasse is the fibrous residue left after extracting sugarcane juice, which can be used to make disposable tableware. Pappco is a manufacturer of green products and is exploring this market in India by increasing its visibility, and has achieved good results.

bhishek Agarwal comes from an environmentally conscious citizen family. His father Anil Agarwal (Anil Agarwal) is a vegetarian, he gave up all dairy and meat products in his diet two years ago. His brother Aadesh studied in the United States and came back to know the serious plastic pollution problem in India very well. Abhishek himself has participated in waste management projects, including projects to design a rating system for restaurant waste management. At home, the family ensures that all waste is quarantined and strives to contribute to a better environment in every possible way.

PAPPCO started to provide a viable alternative to plastic tableware in India in 2011. It uses sugar cane, bamboo and wheat straw to make its disposable products. "Our core value is that we produce disposable tableware, which comes from plants, not plastics," Abhishek said. "In addition, some of the sugarcane and bamboo we use are by-products; these crops are renewed within a year."

Bagasse is transformed into a kind of paper, which is used to make plates, cups and glasses. Abhishek said that they have also recently started to use bamboo and wheat straw. The company also has a series of bioplastics that use corn starch or potato starch to produce plastics instead of gasoline or petroleum.

"We have seen this product abroad and have always wondered why there is no such product in India," Abhishek said. "We did some research and found that some companies took the initiative but failed to implement it."

"The main goal is to provide these products to end consumers," Abhishek said.

According to Abhishek, a pack of Thermocol plates usually has about 100 to 500 plates. "Through our research, we found that people usually don’t need so many plates or cups. They need 15-20 at most when hosting a party. That’s why we sell them in packs of 5 or 10, so the extra one-time Supplies will not be wasted."

When China completely banned hot melt adhesives, plastics and "white pollutants," it opened up a new market for biodegradable plastic alternatives. The country is a leader in the research of bagasse and sugarcane products, and has invested heavily in the production of substitutes. "The first time we encountered these products was in Singapore," Abhishek recalled. The best products come from China, where Anil Agarwal spent six months, going in and out of manufacturing plants. "After spending another six months of research and development time, we brought the first batch of goods, which is risky, but we are very happy that we took this risk at that time."

Although the sales were insignificant, they still managed to completely change the market. Abhishek said: "My father is a powerful businessman. Once he makes up his mind to do something, he will do it."

Today, the market is growing conscience. With the ban on plastics in various cities and the increasing awareness of the dangers of plastics, people are increasingly accepting biodegradable materials. "People appreciate our products because even the quality is better than plastic," Abhishek said. He went on to explain their advantages over plastics. "Plastic plates are actually 90% air and are easy to bend. But our green products are strong and can bear a reasonable weight." They can also be used in a microwave oven, reused, and then safely disposed of.

Abhishek, who joined the family business two years ago, has a background in marketing, rebranding and design. He believes that the market is optimistic about them now. They expect sales to rise in the next two years.

According to him, many restaurants already hate food waste, while others are beginning to recycle and recycle waste. Biodegradable tableware is very suitable for them.

Individual customers are also full of praise for their products. People began to use biodegradable items at festivals and weddings. "Last year, we provided tableware for a zero-waste wedding, where there were no dairy products, silk and plastic," Abhishek recalled. "They are very satisfied with the product. There are many people who contribute to a greener planet in their own small ways, and we are very happy to be able to play a role in helping them."

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