Bagasse is the fiber of the sugarcane plant. It is a natural waste product from the production of sugar. Sugarcane farming produces approximately 79% of all of the world’s sugar. That means there is a LOT of bagasse produced–about 3 tons of bagasse for every 10 tons of sugarcane processed.

•IS SUGARCANE A RENEWABLE RESOURCE?

Yes!In fact, sugarcane can regrow completely in just 10 to 18 months, making it a greener alternative to paper and wood.One of the main advantages of bagasse fiber over other disposable products is that they will not pollute the environment for decades or even centuries to come. Bagasse products instead biodegrade quickly and release no harmful chemicals.

•WHAT MAKES BAGASSE PAPER MORE ECO-FRIENDLY THAN REGULAR PAPER?
For starters, regular paper is made from trees, which take at least 20 years to grow back, whereas sugarcane can be renewed in 10 to 18 months. Paper products also contribute to 10% of deforestation globally, which has dramatic negative consequences on biodiversity, ecosystems, and the environment.
Furthermore, the production of bagasse paper products is much more efficient, requiring only 1.5 tons of sugarcane pulp to produce 1 ton of bagasse paper versus the 5 tons of wood needed to produce 1 ton of regular paper.