“Disposable palm leaf plates from Marx Foods are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic or paper, and they look great.”

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“Not only are the Palm Leaf Plates charming, a little rustic, and sturdy, but they are eco-friendly.”

 
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1. No trees are harmed to make them…they’re a super-sustainable, non-timber resource. When the palm trees naturally drop their leaves, they’re collected and turned into plates. Read more: how palm plates are made.

2. They’re not just disposable, they’re biodegradable & compostable! Just like any other leaves, these plates will return to the earth without taking up landfill space.

3. They’re tough, tough, tough! Palm plates are super light, however, people are consistently surprised by how incredibly sturdy they are.

4. They’re gorgeous. Imagine a wedding meal on disposable plates! Their natural wood pattern makes them a particularly good choice for outdoor events.

5. They’ve available in ten different shapes & sizes, so there’s something for any style and serving…even platters!

Explore our palm leaf plates page for further information & ordering. Say goodbye to flimsy paper and forever-in-a-landfill plastic, and hello to eco, elegant & easy palm plates!

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You may have been wondering (as I was) how our Palm Leaf Plates are actually made.  What makes them so environmentally friendly?

As it turns out, the construction of our Palm Leaf Plates is a natural, renewable, and simple process:

1.  Freshly fallen, naturally discarded sheaths of the leaves of the Adaka palm tree are collected.  To be clear, these are not pulled off the tree, nor are any trees cut down, as this is a non-timber forest resource.  The trees naturally shed their old leaves, which are then picked up and put to good use.

2.  Each raw sheath is then rinsed with water to remove any clinging dirt.  It is then hand washed in a natural mixture of water and turmeric. The leaves are then rinsed a third time in water.

3.  Once clean, the palm sheaths naturally air dry.

4.  The palm leaves are then hand stretched and flattened. Various plate profiles, including round, square and hexagon-shaped dinner plates, are molded using a heated press.  Multiple plates (of differing shapes and sizes) are often cut from each leaf in order to reduce waste.

5.  Once clean and cut, each plate is sun-dried and packaged in groups of 25, which is how they’re delivered to you.

In addition to this environmentally conscious production method, these durable palm leaf plates are also completely biodegradable and compostable (after all, they are literally a leaf), making them quite possibly the greenest disposable plates available.

So next time you’re throwing a big event, or just don’t feel like doing the dishes, leave the flimsy paper or forever-in-a-landfill plastic dishes alone and go palm plate instead!

Round dinner plates, rectangular dinner plates, and hexagonal dinner plates are available in addition to bowls, picnic sets, and matching wood utensils.

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If you’d prefer to simply see a summary of what all the reviewers had to say, we’ve collected all the pros and cons they identified here: Pros and Cons of Palm Leaf Plates.

Marx Foods’ Favorite Reviews

Most Thorough & Candid Reviews
Fabulous Foodies combined their thorough review with well shot and informative photos.

Crystal’s Cozy Kitchen came up with some unusual tests for our plates and asked us some tough questions. 

Best Photos of the Plates
Our photographer picked Leslie Uhl’s photos as the very best of the bunch.  Check out her stunning photos!

Most Amusing/Fun Post:
Not content with testing the plates with food, Cranky Cakes seems to have had a ball with some dinner improv.

Readers’ Favorite

The Chocolate Cult’s review was voted the best of the other submissions by visitors to the Marx Foods blog.

Other Palm Plate Reviews Your Should Check Out

Things Sent My Way
The Joy of Caking
From The Mind of Laura
Forty Cakes
Food Nerd Ciao!
Cooking At Home
Classic Kitchen Twist
Cake Consultant
400 Calories or Less

Pros:
● Compostable
● Nice looking, with a natural wood-grain finish.
● Disposable
● Sturdy
● Lightweight
● Each plate is unique.
● Upscale look.
● Thick
● Don’t try this at home, but one reviewer discovered that they are less flammable than paper or plastic plates.
● Stands up to steak knives.
● Conversation starter.

Cons:
● Not the cheapest option.
● Absorbs some liquids, and if liquids sit for hours they can leak through.
● Bubbles can form in the finish when microwaved (though we tried and failed to reproduce this problem).
● Bottoms are not always completely flat – there may be a little curvature.
● Some plates have the words “Eco Vision” stamped into the bottom.
● Have a slight vinegary scent (which dissipates if they’re aired out before use).
● Edges can be a little rough.
● Not perfectly uniform.
● Can’t lick/sop up every last morsel because some food bits get caught in the grooves.

More Palm Plate Links:
Browse available palm plate shapes & sizes.
Read about how palm leaf plates are made.