The plastic or styrofoam plate that we use for 5 minutes today will reach the landfill tomorrow. It will lie there for hundreds of years pollute the soil contaminate the groundwater and if incinerated will emit toxic gases.

Shunya's products are a range of highly innovative stylish and elegantly designed 100% Biodegradable disposable Tableware (plates bowls takeaway containers) and disposable Cutlery (knives forks spoons) which are made of wheat straw and birchwood respectively. These materials are agricultural waste and hence annually renewable and eco-friendly. They are compo-stable which means that after you dispose of them they will turn back into soil within 3-6 months. They are a much more sustainable alternative to plastic which harms the environment.

Our wheat straw products and strong and sturdy microwave safe freezer friendly water and grease resistant and above all they're eco-friendly and compos-table.

We also have Bamboo toothbrushes which are an alternative to plastic toothbrushes. They last for the same amount of time and are of better quality as they decompose quickly.