The global need for responsible, planet-friendly alternatives to conventional single-use plastic is driving radical change, making the adoption of truly sustainable materials essential. Eastern Printing Materials (EPM) specializes in providing the core component,our Aqua Green barrier coating, necessary for manufacturing certified, high-quality biodegradable plates in Dubai. These innovative biopolymer solutions eliminate the environmental burden of synthetic plastics, replacing traditional wax and polyethylene (PE) liners entirely.
By choosing EPM technology, businesses ensure their products meet strict performance metrics while participating fully in the circular economy.
We empower our partners to produce truly eco-friendly disposable plates that deliver performance without compromise.
1. Superior Barrier Protection
The primary challenge in manufacturing paper plates is ensuring they stand up to food moisture and grease. Our Aqua Green coatings excel in this area:
2. Guaranteed Food Contact Safety
The BRC 15 series Aqua Green coating is designed for direct food contact, ensuring consumer safety.
The foundation of EPM’s offering is its commitment to sustainability, ensuring our solutions support sustainable food packaging initiatives in Dubai.
Environmental Feature
Impact on Packaging Lifecycle
Feature & Benefit
Complete Biodegradation
Feature & Benefit
The coating achieves above the required threshold, demonstrating 91.59% ultimate aerobic biodegradation in 171 days (ISO 17088-2021 compliant).
Feature & Benefit
Clean Recycling
Feature & Benefit
Our coated paper is easily re-pulpable in standard recycling systems using only water, eliminating the need for additional chemicals typically required for synthetic liners.
Feature & Benefit
Microbe Friendly
Feature & Benefit
If the product ends up in soil, the coating converts into fertiliser, supporting plant growth and posing no threat to earthworms or microbes.
Environmental Feature
Complete Biodegradation
Impact on Packaging Lifecycle
The coating achieves above the required threshold, demonstrating 91.59% ultimate aerobic biodegradation in 171 days (ISO 17088-2021 compliant).
Environmental Feature
Clean Recycling
Impact on Packaging Lifecycle
Our coated paper is easily re-pulpable in standard recycling systems using only water, eliminating the need for additional chemicals typically required for synthetic liners.
Environmental Feature
Microbe Friendly
Impact on Packaging Lifecycle
If the product ends up in soil, the coating converts into fertiliser, supporting plant growth and posing no threat to earthworms or microbes.
Biodegradable plates are commonly manufactured from materials such as sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, palm leaf, and recycled paper pulp. These natural, renewable materials break down naturally after disposal, making them a responsible alternative to conventional plastic or Styrofoam plates. Eastern Printing Materials supplies biodegradable plates in Dubai made from high-quality, certified sustainable materials.
Yes, our biodegradable plates are designed to handle both hot and cold food without warping, leaking, or losing structural integrity. They are suitable for a wide range of food service applications including hot meals, salads, desserts, and snacks, making them an ideal choice for restaurants, catering companies, and events across Dubai.
Yes, Eastern Printing Materials supplies compostable plates in bulk quantities specifically suited to events, catering, and food service businesses in Dubai and the UAE. Our plates are designed for single-use applications where convenience and sustainability are both priorities, helping event organisers reduce plastic waste without compromising on presentation or functionality.
Yes, we supply biodegradable plates in bulk across Dubai and the UAE. Bulk ordering is available for catering companies, food businesses, event organisers, and hospitality groups. We offer competitive pricing on large orders, and our team can coordinate timely delivery to your location. Get in touch with us to request a quote.
Yes, all biodegradable plates supplied by Eastern Printing Materials are compliant with applicable food safety standards and are safe for direct food contact. They are free from harmful chemicals and certified for use in food service applications, giving businesses in Dubai the confidence to switch to sustainable tableware without any compromise on hygiene or safety.
