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| Material | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic |
• Light in weight, easy to carry. • Economical. • Sturdy. |
• Leach out harmful chemicals when hot food/beverages served. • Environment pollution. • Make our soil infertile. • Toxic to Animals. • Greenhouse effect. • Global warming. |
| Paper |
• Slowly Biodegrade. • Light in weight and easy to carry. • Easy to carry and Store. • Economical. • Easy to manufacture. |
• Trees cut led to deforestation. • The paper mixed with food was not feasible for recycling. • Additives are highly toxic to humans and the ecosystem. • Not sturdy. • Leakages is quite common. • Not safe for use in oven and freezer. |
| Bagasse |
• Environment friendly. • 100% biodegradable & compostable within 90 days. • Safe for humans and all living beings. • Sturdy, oven, and freezer safe. • Leakproof. • Suitable for all types of functions. • Alternative source of income for agriculturists and rural folks. |
• Cost-wise it is marginally on the higher side as compared to plastic and paper. • Shrink packs may cause fungus formation on them. • Should always keep them in airtight containers, to avoid fungal formation on them. |

