Continuing the topic of changes introduced by legislation to the use of disposable tableware, in particular the rejection of plastic and the use of recyclable materials, it should be told about the innovation of the American company World Centric, which has recently introduced the latest coating for disposable tableware made of fiber.

It is a natural, 100% plant and fully compostable alternative to polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS), the most commonly used oil resistant coating for disposable tableware made from paper fiber and cardboard.

How did PFAS impede anyone, you can ask. The fact is that PFAS - chemicals are toxic substances dangerous for human health. They practically do not decay, getting into the environment, they tend to accumulate in soils, water and living organisms, including humans. And these substances are found in food that have been packaged in PFAS-containing materials, processed by equipment that uses PFAS, or grown in PFAS-contaminated soil or water. In 2019, a bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives to prohibit the use of PFAS in any food contact item, including packaging, utensils, and food processing equipment.

That is why the development of World Centric company, which offers an alternative and all-natural coating for disposable tableware and packaging, has generated a lot of interest in the United States. The solution World Centric Leaf +, consists of 100% plant-based all-natural ingredients, is an innovation that does not require the use of PFAS or PLA to achieve oil resistance at high temperatures. World Centric Leaf + products provide oil and grease resistance for many types of food with temperatures up to 93 ° Celsius.

The new Leaf + solution has passed all compostability tests in accordance with ASTM standards and is pending third party certification. The coated disposable tableware and packaging is expected to be available in North America by the end of this year.

Materials from sites worldcentric.com, posudka.ru were used.