FAQ

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Did You Know

Did you know Kanak Naturals uses upcycled sugarcane stalks (aka Bagasse) to make our products?

Before the upcycling of bagasse, sugarcane stalks were incinerated, discarded, or ended up in a landfill after the sugar was harvested. This new innovative process not only provides the resource to our great products but also helps in reducing pollution and landfill waste. High five right now!

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Did You Know

Did you know there is already an eco-friendly alternative solution to using plastic?

At Kanak Naturals, we use an Ingeo™ Corn PLA. You’ll see it on our clear products and linings – looks and acts just like plastic without all the environmental concerns, plus it’s safer for you! Everything we make is compostable or recyclable because we are committed to creating a cleaner future for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions


It means gold or wheat in Sanskrit, which is why we think it’s the perfect name, plus we love that Kanak is also a palindrome. It fits with our circular economy mission. Our name, like our products’ life cycle, goes full circle.

After they remove the sugar extract from sugarcane stalks, bagasse is the fiber inside the sugarcane stalks that would otherwise be burned or discarded. The fiber strength is extremely strong, making it perfect to manufacture premium strength dinnerware.

All our products are compostable and meet the American ASTM standards including ASTM D 6400, ASTM D 6868 along with the European Standards (EN) EN 13432 standard for Compostability.

We exercise social responsibility by manufacturing our products sourcing renewable and sustainable resources like Sugarcane and Bamboo. We are making it easier for everyone to join our green initiative!

We are the Affordable Naturals company. Our mission is to make products from sustainable materials that are not only gentle on the environment but also your pocket. We are all about making doing the right thing easy and affordable without sacrificing quality or style. We want everyone to feel the empowerment that comes along with making great choices that extend our planet’s life!

Our entire line of Sustainables™ dinnerware are certified for commercial compostability. That’s because our products are manufactured with either Bagasse, Bamboo, FSC Certified Paper and PLA (Corn based plastic).

That’s why we work with restaurant chains and catering companies across the globe. Takeout is here to stay so make it a seamless experience!

We are conveniently headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN. Yes, we are in the Heartland of America but have distribution centers across the country including the West Coast.

We want you to be able to fulfill your takeout requests sooner rather than later. Check out our online shop today!

To discuss customization or discounts on large quantity orders, email info@kanaknaturals.com.

Having collaborative partnerships is one of our Kore Values. If you can dream it, we can make it; we love the challenge. We want to work with you to create whatever you need when you need it. Do you dream of the perfect packaging product? Just share with us and we will work with you to bring it to life. We have been making our customers’ dreams realities for a long time and we love doing it.

We’d love to hear from you. Our team feeds off exciting new challenges. To get started, just email your questions or ideas to info@kanaknaturals.com. Let’s taco ’bout it’.

All our products are manufactured in BRC/GFSI certified facilities. Health and Hygiene is priority #1 for us.

Try before you buy! See for yourself how Sustainables® compostable dinnerware can elevate your meals’ presentation and enhance your brand’s image and customer experience.

We do a thorough analysis of temperature testing on every container, so your customers have a great experience every time.

We want your customers to have a seamless experience! They can reheat your delicious food in the Sustainables® container and compost without having to worry about anything.

We don’t use bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is added to many commercial products, in any of our food containers.

Why trust a flimsy plate when you can have the best plate? That’s why we offer a strong and sturdy product with great, reliable performance.

Kanak Naturals never uses chlorine or bleach in our products. We use plant-based materials that are eco-friendly; we don’t use any toxic chemicals that can contaminate food in our products.

That’s because you’re helping to decrease the demand for plastics and other polluting materials. Not to sound corny, but we use Ingeo™ Corn PLA–a bioplastic made from corn–NOT petroleum.

We use sustainable materials with almost every product we make. Doing the right thing has never been easier! Saving the planet one take-out at a time!

Did You Know
Did You Know

Did you know companies and their investors could hold the key to tackling climate change?

A recent study shows that large companies are responsible for 71% of all global emissions! If every company in the world adopted one greener practice, it would be a gigantic leap towards sustainability. But at Kanak Naturals, we do all these things because we believe that big change starts will small, simple steps!

plate
Did You Know

Did you know Kanak Naturals uses upcycled sugarcane stalks (aka Bagasse) to make our products?

Before the upcycling of bagasse, sugarcane stalks were incinerated, discarded, or ended up in a landfill after the sugar was harvested. This new innovative process not only provides the resource to our great products but also helps in reducing pollution and landfill waste. High five right now!

Did You Know

Did you know companies and their investors could hold the key to tackling climate change?

A recent study shows that large companies are responsible for 71% of all global emissions! If every company in the world adopted one greener practice, it would be a gigantic leap towards sustainability. But at Kanak Naturals, we do all these things because we believe that big change starts will small, simple steps!

Did You Know

Did you know there is already an eco-friendly alternative solution to using plastic?

At Kanak Naturals, we use an Ingeo Corn PLA. You’ll see it on our clear products and linings – looks and acts just like plastic without all the environmental concerns, plus it’s safer for you! Everything we make is compostable or recyclable because we are committed to creating a cleaner future for everyone.

“There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.”

-Annie LeonardCo-Executive Director for Greenpeace

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