{"product_id":"compostable-square-plates-8-inch-eco-friendly","title":"8\" Square Compostable Lunch Plates | Palm Leaf Plates (Pack of 50) – EcoChef","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoChef™ 8-inch square compostable plates\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed for serving lunch portions and larger meals with reliable strength and clean presentation. Made from naturally fallen palm leaves, they offer better durability than paper or bamboo alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eThe square design provides more usable surface area than standard round plates, making it suitable for combo meals, mains, and sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003eThese plates are built to handle hot, oily, and heavier foods without bending or leaking. The dense natural structure makes them leak-resistant and suitable for sauces and moist foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhy Professionals Choose the EcoChef 8\" Square Plate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMaximum Surface Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e The 8-inch square design provides significantly more room for combo meals, hot curries, and oily proteins than traditional round plates of the same size.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIndustrial-Strength Rigidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Naturally leak-proof and engineered to support heavy food loads without bending. These plates can \u003cb\u003esecurely hold up to 1.25 lbs of food\u003c\/b\u003e, outperforming sugarcane bagasse and paper alternatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePure \u0026amp; Toxin-Free:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e 100% chemical-free with zero wax, plastic linings, or bleach. Just steam-pressed, naturally fallen leaf that is safe for guests and the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThermal Resilience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Safely use in the microwave (up to 2 mins) or oven (up to 350°F) for seamless catering service and reheating.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLeak-Proof Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Naturally resistant to oils and liquids; the plate remains rigid and dry even when serving saucy or greasy dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e 8\" x 8\" Square.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Bulk Pack of \u003cb\u003e50 Plates\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Heavy-duty density; holds up to 1.25 lbs without sagging.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Corporate Lunch, Modern Wedding Courses, BBQ Platters, and Buffets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e 100% Home-Compostable, Biodegradable \u0026amp; Tree-Free.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Handcrafted in India | Dispatched from \u003cb\u003eCleveland, OH\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"3\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do these plates take to compost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcoChef plates are 100% home-compostable and break down within \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e60–90 days under normal composting conditions. Simply add them \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eto your home compost bin or drop them at a commercial compost \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efacility after use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe for hot foods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes. Our palm leaf plates and bowls are heat resistant and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003emicrowave safe up to 350°F (180°C). No plastic coating means \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eno chemical leaching when heated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they strong enough for heavy or saucy meals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbsolutely. The dense natural palm leaf structure is \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eleak-resistant and oil-resistant. These plates hold up for \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e45+ minutes without bending, softening, or leaking — even \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith saucy, oily, or moist foods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for outdoor events like weddings and BBQs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes. Palm leaf plates perform excellently outdoors. They do \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003enot bend in wind like paper plates, do not melt near heat \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esources, and maintain their shape throughout long events.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer bulk or wholesale pricing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes — we supply catering companies, event planners, and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003erestaurants with bulk orders. Visit our wholesale page or \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003econtact us directly for event quotes and case pricing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll orders ship from our Cleveland, Ohio facility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any chemicals, plastics, or wax used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNone. EcoChef plates are handcrafted from 100% naturally \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efallen palm leaves. No chemicals, no plastic, no wax, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eno bleach — just nature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eImportant Note for our Customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe Beauty of Nature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Because EcoChef tableware is handcrafted from 100% natural Palm leaves, please expect slight variations in color, texture, and grain patterns. Some plates may feature dark spots or \"woody\" streaks—these are not defects, but the natural \"fingerprint\" of the leaf. Each plate is as unique as the tree it came from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eco Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55707342471537,"sku":"7W-8PWJ-3DU1","price":29.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/8487\/4097\/files\/ECOCHEF_8_INCHES_SQAURE.png?v=1778847133","url":"https:\/\/ecochef.store\/products\/compostable-square-plates-8-inch-eco-friendly","provider":"EcoChef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}