Areca Leaf
Variable sized areca-leaf bowls for different foods .
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A lot of packaging is sold as green. Here is what each option is actually made of, and what happens to it after the meal.
| This product Areca Leaf | BaselinePlastic | Sold as ecoPlastic-lined paper | Sold as ecoPlastic-coated paper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | Areca palm leaf | Oil or natural gas | Paper with a thin plastic film inside | Paper or board with a plastic coat |
| Plastic in it | None | All of it | A film on the side that touches food | A coat on the surface |
| Hot, oily food | Yes | Holds, but can soften and release chemicals when hot | Holds, but the plastic film touches your food | Holds, but the coat touches your food |
| Microwave | Yes | Only some types | Varies, check the pack | Varies, check the pack |
| Breaks down | About 2 months | Doesn’t. Lasts centuries, as microplastics | The paper does; the film stays | The paper does; the coat stays |
| The real difference | Areca palm leaf, pressed and shaped | Here for centuries after one meal | Plastic hidden inside paper | A plastic coat, sold as paper |

The Areca Leaf Edition
Areca palm leaves, washed and heat-pressed. No glue, no harsh chemicals.