PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a compostable bioplastic made from plants - primarily corn - not fossil fuels.

Manufacturing bioplastics such as PLA produces significantly less carbon than conventional plastics such as PS or PET, and all Vegware PLA products are commercially compostable where accepted. 

Clear PLA varieties are suitable for cold use only, however CPLA (Crystallised PLA) is suitable for both hot and cold.

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Bagasse is the dry fibrous residue left behind once sugarcane has been processed. This fibre can be pressed into shapes in a high-heat, high-pressure process. Vegware uses this pressed sugarcane fiber to make takeaway containers & tableware, making use of a by-product that would otherwise go to waste!

Benefits of Bagasse:

• Does not trap condensation, so hot food stays crispy for longer!
• Thinner than polystyrene, so takes up less valuable storage space
• Made from 100% reclaimed materials
• Sustainably sourced & renewable
• Commercially compostable with food waste

Our series numbers are just a quick way to match bases & lids. Matching series numbers = matching products* e.g. Any 79 Series cup will fit any 79 Series lid.

*Please note: the 185-Series clear PLA lid fits all 185-Series bases, however the 185-Series paper lid only fits 185-Series paper bases.

But how do we come to the specific series numbers? These are usually based on product width (e.g. 79 Series = 79mm rim, 185 Series = 185mm rim)

The Range numbers are just a handy way to match lids to bases. All bagasse bases & lids are assigned to either the V3, V4 or V5 Range. Matching Range numbers = matching products.

e.g. all V5 Range lids match all V5 Range bases.

To introduce a fool-proof universal lid system in your kitchen, choose all bases from the same range.