Biodegradable plate making machine is specifically designed to produce biodegradable tableware plates from natural materials like bagasse and wheat straws. It provides a 100% eco-friendly food packaging solution for the food service and catering industries. Businesses investing in this area can significantly reduce their plastic footprint while meeting consumer demands for sustainable options. Read on for more details.
Biodegradable Tableware Market Analysis and Trend
Biodegradable tableware market is a growing segment within the food packaging industry. This market encompasses eco-friendly products like plates, bowls, and cups made from biodegradable materials such as pulpboard, sugarcane waste, bamboo.
Market Size and Growth
- Current Value (2023): USD 16.21 billion
- Projected Value (2030): USD 24.72 billion
- Expected CAGR (2024-2030): 6.3%
- Summary: The market is robustly growing, indicating strong demand for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic tableware.
Product Segment Insights
- Leading Segment by Sales: Biodegradable food plates and trays, accounting for 46.6％ of market shares.
- Reason for Dominance: People favor these products for their practical design, which promotes easy serving and consumption across diverse dining environments. Moreover, the variety in designs further enhances their popularity.
Key Factors Driving Global Biodegradable Plate Market Growth
Environmental Implication
Disposable plastic or foam tableware packaging takes 100-500 years to decompose, causing long-term land and water pollution. Biodegradable food plates decompose faster (2-3 months) and have less environmental impact. This reduces plastic pollution and pressure on landfills.
Resource Conservation
Producing disposable plastic food plates consumes non-renewable petroleum resources. Renewable resources like pulpboard to manufacture pulp molded products help conserve non-renewable resources and promote the use of renewable materials.
Government Policies and Regulations
In the context of the “plastic restriction orders” and “plastic ban orders” issued by many governments worldwide, biodegradable pulp molded products have become the main substitute due to their biodegradable characteristics.
Packaging Demand & CSR Consideration
Pulp molded products can replace some plastic packaging and provide similar protective and food storage functions. Many food service providers are willing to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to enhance corporate social responsibility (CSR) while meeting customer needs.
Technological Developments
The technologies used in biodegradable plates machine are continuously advancing. The quality, functionality, portability, convenience, durability, and aesthetic appeal of biodegradable tableware are improving. This attracts the interest of both consumers and businesses.
Health and Safety Preference
Plastic plates can release harmful chemicals when they come into contact with hot food. Biodegradable food plates made from natural materials are generally free from such chemicals. Customers prefer to choose healthier and safer food packaging.
How to Make Biodegradable Plates? – Biodegradable Plate Making Machine
01 Pulping
Raw materials such as pulpboard or plant fiber undergo pretreatment processes such as crushing and pulping to convert them into pulp suitable for molding. During this process, the fiber structure of raw materials is destroyed, allowing the fibers to be evenly distributed in the mold in subsequent steps.
02 Molding
The pulp is injected into a customized mold. The mold with a specific shape and size can precisely control pulp distribution and shaping. In the mold, the pulp is subjected to a certain amount of pressure, causing the fibers to be intertwined and tightly combined to form a wet blank with a certain strength and shape.
03 Drying
After the wet blank is formed, it needs to be dried. Through drying methods such as hot air and electric heating, the water in the wet blank is quickly evaporated, the fibers are more tightly bonded, and the wet blank gradually solidifies into a semi-finished product with a certain hardness and stability.
04 Post-processing
The semi-finished products after drying need to be sorted and processed. This includes processes such as removing excess corners, polishing the surface, and applying a waterproof layer to improve the appearance quality and practicality of the packaging container. Finally, biodegradable products are completed.
Biodegradable Plate Making Machine – 100% Green Packing Solution
Degradable Material and Tableware Products
The machine uses pulp or fiber materials like pulpboard, sugarcane bagasse, and bamboo to manufacture food-grade tableware packaging. The production process requires minimal chemical additives so that the eco-friendly tableware packing can naturally decompose within three months.
Pollution-free Production Process
The pulp manufacturing process requires substantial water usage. During production, Beston biodegradable plate making machine has implemented zero wastewater discharge. All water resources are recycled internally and not discharged externally.
What Products Can You Get from Biodegradable Plate Making Machine?
Beston biodegradable paper plate making machine (also called pulp molding tableware machine) manufactures the following products. By changing molds, this eco-friendly machine can make different products. Contact Beston Group now to get biodegradable plate making machine price!
Application Scenario of Biodegradable Plates
Biodegradable Plate Making Machine Options for Starting Your Project
The eco-friendly plate making machine is mainly divided into semi-automatic and fully automatic types. The main difference lies in whether manual transmission of pulp molded products is required during production. Here’s a guide to help you choose the right machine based on your needs. For personalized recommendations, feel free to contact our project consultants.
Key Considerations:
- Capacity: How many plates per hour or day you plant to produce.
- Plate Size and Thickness: Specific sizes and thicknesses you intend to produce.
- Material: Types of biodegradable materials you plan to use.
- Features: Any additional features or automation you require.
Semi-automatic Biodegradable Plate Making Machine
Semi-automatic equipment has a lower degree of automation, requiring manual transmission of biodegradable pulp tableware products multiple times during production.
Fully-automatic Biodegradable Plate Making Machine
Multi-joint mechanical arms and trimming machines equip the fully automatic equipment, making the operation process entirely automated. Workers only need to collect the final products Only manually at the end stage.
| Name | Model | Capacity (23h) | Equipment Size | Weight | Tableware Height | Hot-press Pressure | Worker | Trimming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-automatic Tableware Machine | BCB-950 | 0.4-0.6T | 4100*1200*2800 | 11T | 80-100mm | 40T | 1 | |
| Automatic Tableware Machine | BCB-950s | 0.8-1T | 5400*2500*2800 | 16T | 80-100mm | 40T | 0 | 100T |
How about ROI of Biodegradable Plate Making Project？
Semi-automatic Machine
Pieces Daily Output
Month Profits
Annual Profits
| Analysis of BCP-950 Pulp Moding Tableware Production Line （semi-automatic）2t/day | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| based on Chinese price | |||||
| Material | Waste wood | 250kg/hr | 8Hour | ||
| Waste Water | 750kg/hr | 8Hour | $0.32/t | ||
| Electricity | 100KW/H | 8Hour | $0.14/KWH | ||
| Labor | 4 person/shift | 1 shifts/day | $7.5/person/day | ||
| Daily Input | |||||
| Items | Unit | Consumption | Unit price | Total | Remark |
| Water | t | 6 | $0.32 | 1.92 | water is recycled in actual production |
| Electricity | KWH | 800 | $0.14 | 112 | |
| Labor | Person | 4 | $7.50 | 30 | |
| Depreciation | day | 1 | $25.00 | 25 | |
| Other expenses | day | 1 | $20.00 | 20 | |
| 188.92 | |||||
| Forming line | |||||
| based on Chinese price | |||||
| Material | Waste Papers | 40kg/hr | 23Hour | ||
| Waste Water | 400kg/hr | 23Hour | $0.32/t | ||
| Electricity | 237KW/H | 23Hour | $0.14/KWH | ||
| Labor | 5 person/shift | 3 shifts/day | $7.5/person/day | ||
| Daily Input | |||||
| Items | Unit | Consumption | Unit price | Total | Remark |
| Waste papers | t | 2 | - | - | |
| Water | t | 30 | $0.32 | 9.6 | water is recycled in actual production |
| Waterproof and oil proof agent | kg | 80 | $1.62 | 129.6 | |
| Electricity | KWH | 5000 | $0.14 | 700 | |
| Labor | Person | 15 | $7.50 | 112.5 | |
| Depreciation | day | 1 | $25.00 | 25 | |
| Other expenses | day | 1 | $20.00 | 20 | |
| 996.7 | |||||
| Daily Output | |||||
| Items | Unit | Quantity | Unit price | Total | Remark |
| Paper dining trays | piece | 130000 | $0.05 | 6500 | |
| Total | 6500 | ||||
| Daily Profits | |||||
| Output - Input | 5314.38 | ||||
| Month Profits (30 days) | 159431.4 | ||||
| Annual (12 Months) | 1913176.8 | ||||
| Remarks: The cost and Profit analysis is according to the situation of China for reference. Different Clients need to analyze cost and profit according to your local situation. | |||||
How Beston Biodegradable Plates Machine Bring Better Business Experience？
Offer High-Quality Molds
- Our molds are designed using Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing technologies, achieving high precision and customizable sizes and shapes.
- The molds made from 6061 aluminum plate material offer better durability and heat conductivity.
Quality Assurance
- The equipment is all welded with national standard steel, and the steel specifications are strictly controlled.
- All machining parts are made of CNC material.
- ISO 9001 certificate.
Automation – Lower Labor Cost
- Multi-joint manipulator transfer tableware products quickly;
- Pulping and regulating system achieves automatic intelligent regulation;
- More unattended intelligent production equipment can be equipped according to customers’ various production line needs.
Modularization – Short Installation Time
Each set of equipment comes with an individually integrated piping system, pre-installed and pre-adjusted at the factory, allowing for immediate use upon connection on site. This improves installation efficiency by over 60%, shortening the project’s return on investment period.
How Can You Make Your Biodegradable Tableware Business Stand Out?
After purchasing a biodegradable tableware manufacturing machine and starting production, you can distinguish your business in the market and attract more attention and customers by implementing the following strategies:
Highlight the Sustainability and Environmental Benefits of Your Products
- Emphasize Natural and Renewable Raw Materials: Make customers aware that the materials used come from natural, renewable resources and that the plates are capable of natural degradation. You can print eco-friendly symbols, such as recycling logos, on the plates to enhance visibility.
- Obtain and Display Environmental Certifications: Apply for and showcase environmental certifications such as ISO14001 and FDA to boost consumer trust and recognition of your products.
Optimize Food Plates Design and Quality
- Focus on Appearance and Texture: Ensure that your plates not only have excellent quality but also an attractive appearance, meeting the needs of various users.
- Offer Customization Options: Provide personalized printing or special shapes to increase the added value of your products and meet customers’ individual needs.
Differentiate Market Positioning
- Define Target Market: Identify your primary customer groups, such as high-end dining establishments or eco-friendly companies, and conduct targeted marketing.
- Build a Brand Story: Highlight your company’s efforts in environmental protection and social responsibility by telling the brand story to attract your target customers.
- Follow Market Trends: Stay aligned with market trends such as the anti-plastic movement and green living, and adjust your product and marketing strategies accordingly.
Enhance Customer Experience
- Offer Samples or Trial Opportunities: Allow customers to try the plates before purchasing to understand their quality and performance.
- Optimize Services: Provide quick responses, inspection services, and timely delivery to improve the overall purchasing experience for customers.
All-around Service – Maximize Your Convenience
Our comprehensive service covers project consultation, tailored solutions, equipment procurement, eco-friendly plate making machine installation, and ongoing operations. All for your convenience and project success!
FAQ – Know More about Biodegradable Plate Making Machine
Are Additives Necessary?
Customers can add waterproof and oil-proof agents during the production process according to their own needs. The proportion should be 3% for the waterproof agent and 1% for the oil-proof agent.
Is It Necessary to Equip Disinfection Machine?
Normally, machine process food-grade products in a sealed, dust-free environment, and heat molds to a temperature of 200°C, which generally inhibits bacterial growth. However, if requested by the customer, we can add a UV sterilization line before packaging.
What Are The Precautions of Mold Disassembly?
Please be cautious during dismantling due to the weight of the molds. Firstly, ensure personal safety, and secondly, avoid damaging the surface of the mold. When placing the mold, use some products to protect its surface.
How to Clean Molds of Biodegradable Plate Making Machine?
- Dismantle the mold.
- Use a high-pressure water jet to wash the surface.
- Use a 2.0mm diameter drill bit, and insert it into each air hole with a hand drill for cleaning.
- Clean again with high-pressure water and compressed air.
Can Trial Production of Pulp Molded Products be Possible After Purchasing?
Based on customer requirements, we can produce samples after customers purchase biodegradable plate making machine. Once the customer confirms the final product, we proceed with the production of equipment and molds.
About Installation and Operation of Biodegradable Plates Machine
We can send two technicians to direct the installation and operation of the biodegradable plates machine, and train operators for customer. Customers should be in charge of relevant personnel expenses. Additionally, customer needs to prepare in advance:
- Civil construction materials and assistance personnel
- Pool and corresponding pipes by themselves.
- cables and control switches.
- Installation tools and electric welding machine.
- Bring your own natural gas link pipeline or diesel fuel storage tank.
Welcome to Consult Biodegradable Plate Making Machine
As the demand for sustainable and biodegradable packaging continues to rise globally, biodegradable plate making machine by Beston Group offers an environmentally responsible alternative for the packaging industry. Join us in our mission to promote a cleaner and greener future. Let’s work together to make a positive impact on the planet. Additionlaly, more pulp molding machine like egg tray machine are also available to purchase.