To go plastic free is a promise that has been broken multiple times. The only way to combat the plastic menace is to come up with a lasting solution, and this Thailand Supermarket has nailed it.?
The Rimping supermarket in Chiangmai is now using banana leaves for packaging, instead of plastic.
Pictures of produce wrapped in Banana leaves from the market is all the rage on social media and an inspiration for many people to follow suit.?
The leaves are used to hold together bunches of vegetables, with a flexible piece of bamboo tied to keep everything in place.?
Using Banana leaves is the best alternative for single-use plastic packaging. According to this report, some brands have also started the use of bags made from corn starch, cassava and algae.?
The use of Banana leaves is not new India, the tradition of eating not only banana plantains but most leaves is a tradition that dates back centuries. Banana leaves are packed with plant-based compounds called polyphenols, which are the natural antioxidants and aide in digestion.?