Tonchant.is a company keen on solving above problem. Shanghai creating zero-waste lifestyle and household products and home compostable F&B packaging. Its first star product was a disposable lunch box made from natural sustainably-sourced bagasse a type of crop sugarcane located in Yunnan Province, China. The lunch box is a 100% natural by product of the sugarcane industry. After its launch three years ago, the company has expanded its range with home compostable takeaway cups and food containers made from sugarcane “bagasse” pulp.

Bagasse fibre is derived from residual fibers left from sugar production, commonly known as bagasse. Tonchant’s bagasse fibre products have a natural look with a sturdy paper-like texture. They recommend the products to be stored at room temperature or between 60-73°F, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. They are microwave safe and have a temperature resistance of 200°F up to 20 minutes. It can be composted at home under the ideal composting conditions or sent to commercial composting facilities. They are environmentally friendly and are100% compostable, unlike their Styrofoam or plastic counterparts.

Bagasse fibre can be used with hot or cold foods. It is not recommended for serving soup-based food or food with high moisture and or oil content as most containers do not have water-resistant coating. There are specific bagasse fibre products that have PLA coating.
Caution: Hot food and food with high moisture content may cause condensation to form at the bottom of the base.