Startup Makes Cutlery From Leaves To Avoid Plastic | Anuj Ramatri - An EcoFreak

Can you imagine carrying food in leaves? This start-up has made this possible by making amazing cutlery which is a great replacement for single-use plastic cutlery.
Credits:
Assistant Director: Ritu Mishra | @ritumishra4687
Scriptwriter: Ritu Mishra
Head Of Writing: Nisha Devi
Concept: Rimpa Rajpal Ramatri
Production: Prakash Chandra
Head of Post Production: Anuj Ramatri
Editor: Saurav Patra | @patra_on_yatra
Social Media Manager: Bhavya Sharma
Channel Manager: Vivek Rajput

[@shantanuhardiha]

This is not a startup, it's just a smart work. Plates and cutlery made up of dry leaves are part of our Indian Culture since years. Every wedding, social gatherings or any holy food feast used to have ritual of serving foods in this type of leafy cutlery and even now also we do the same. As I said, this is the smart work done by the startup maker.

[@94ajinkya]

True. I’m surprised how no one gives credit to the age old practise

[@d.sbhavani1844]

My grand ma used to stitch the plate in village they used 10 to 12 years back ..after the paper plates came …they are also stopped stiching living style changed all are having in paper plates only

[@rohiniswami6602]

Yesss

[@IASachin]

Exactly... I just wanted to say this..... It's our folk knowledge which is getting commodistiesd. Even today it's used in certain functions in my village.

[@SanjaySharma-il1il]

It's startup bro,,,you can't change definitions 😁😂

[@asiandramafan2669]

Before 90s there were plates made of sal tree leaves hugely used into occasions like wedding etc.. but then paper plates came and the styrofoam plates.. and now those old traditional plates are coming back.. .. i appreciate this 💕

[@veena_93_.]

This is nothing , new it's still used in India during mass gathering .

[@ritikaraghuwanshi8060]

A suggestion: you should provide the name and details of the people(in the videos).That will make it easier for us as well as for them(they can get more customers).

[@krishnaagarwal_22]

Right

[@bhushanbunde]

totally agree, it is very good but question is from where I can buy this?

[@noob-fb1ce]

#savesoil🌱

[@noob-fb1ce]

Please keep water for birds save organisms 😀

[@durgeshrathod236]

Strongly agree 👍

[@buddhapiyao1315]

in our villages such plates were used for ages. they used to sew the leaves just like its shown in the video and soak them in starch water which usually was rice starch or tapioca starch water and then dry it in the sun. the dried starch would give some sturdiness to the plates. these plates were either fed to cattle or composted with cow manure after use. just a suggestion to these plate makers. they can try using a combination of edible gum also called "Gond" and vegetable starch to stiffen after sewing these leaves. instead of using cardboard. they can use this edible gum and vegetable starch glue between 2 plates and stick them together and then put them in molds to cut it into whatever cutlery they want. Also old jaggery when boiled for long and dried becomes very hard. using old jaggery and Gond was a common "Waterproofing" for roofs in village homes. similar technique can be used for making cutlery too without having to use cardboard. Another alternative would be use coir sheets. coir is a very sturdy material that comes from the waste of coconut trees. making coir sheets and attaching the leaves to it would also give sturdiness to the cutlery. bamboo scraps left after making bamboo furniture or just shredding bamboo into very thin strings too can be used just like coir to support the leaves and make the cutlery sturdy. Even the loofah from the loofah gourd can be used in like coir. coir, bamboo, plant loofah are all sustainable plant products and "reusable" . the loofah sponges can be used multiple times if you wash them thoroughly after use and dry them in the sun. so sheets made out of loofah can also be used in place of cardboards. our country consumes millions of coconuts every year. so much can be done with coconut shells. All palm trees shed a tough yet flexible sheet like layer as they grow. these sheets are naturally waterproof. if we strongly decide to stop plastics, for a country like ours with so many resources it wont be difficult. but we all should consciously and aggressively do so. Cardboard again is paper derived from cutting trees. I would encourage these people to try and use only plant based glues with "Sustainable" plant products like coir and bamboo strings and improvise on their products.

[@venkatamahalaxmi4611]

Great ideas shared. Keep up the good work always. If can provide assistance for people interested in startup with feedback of raw materials, truly will be of great help.

[@rajeswarikola4312]

👍👏👏

[@ashishkumardash2985]

Great information

[@kanchanbhatia5244]

GREAT INFORMATION

[@akintolaakinyemi2206]

Wow, this is a good Culture that protects the Environment. Thanks for sharing

[@soumyadyutisaha6732]

Sir,I am from Paschim Medinipur district of west bengal, here many sal trees are seen in this area. The people of the village here pick the leaves of that tree and sew them to make plates bowls with different Designs. There is a huge demand for this leaf plate bowl in these areas. These things are used in all kinds of occasions here. These customs have been going on for many years. Thank you

[@nilotpaldeb1551]

Ya we the tradition is going on from 1000s of years since at that time only leaf was the option.

[@kunmunsmruti6039]

Absolutely. ....in Odisha also...

[@laxmi4515]

In Uttrakhand also

[@user-H0000]

In whole india actually

[@gayatrisahoo8296]

In odisha also many this kind of leave cutlery is available

[@pascaljonathan]

Great initiative to reduce plastic 👏🏼👏🏼 One suggestion: Please avoid using plastic to pack the cutlery 3:12. It destroys the purpose of Vistaraku. Thank you and keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@DrDoji]

The aim is to reduce the use of plastic which it is achieving at 99%.

[@AmanYadav-lr6bo]

Right bro I also noticed same think

[@anushriroy3893]

U can't completely reduce plastic use ...but u can reduce them 😊

[@PrakritikKheti]

Right bro I also noticed same think🤔

[@kunal.sinngh]

Yes sir you are right but right now, plastic is the only way to keep the plates clean and untouched post production.

[@shuklaburathoki1398]

It’s wonderful that old traditions are reviving We also used to use leaves plates and bowls in Himachal in ceremonies

[@kookiesknights]

Yes in bihar too

[@curiousityworld]

@@kookiesknights yes

[@footballunited4843]

I think in every state some kind of leaf based plate was used mostly for religious purposes and ceremonies… then we switched to plastic… Same with toilets… even though Indian toilets are better for posture we started preferring commode

[@ragsvd5382]

at 0:20 the startup name is VISTARAKU (its the name given to food serving leaf stitched plates across temples and marriages in south india) and not vistakaru..

[@jiyajindal6050]

Thanks

[@kaaask1830]

Government should take initiative for mass production. The plastic containers used by restaurants and railways must be replaced with these kind of ecofriendly products

[@mithilavranade]

Drona and patravali have been used since ancient times. its good to know that the trend is coming back to replace plastic.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

As I said in another comment in a recent video - people in America are often arrogant about use of plastic and styrofoam, preferring to keep it up as a practice, and not consider the consequences. We are now drowning in our own garbage, if you see my meaning. So anything like this which can reduce waste, create value, and help the environment must be wonderful. I send you a big hello from New Orleans.

[@SaranyaLalitha]

Hello 👋,Thank you ma'am ,in India, using leaves such as banana, lotus, teak etc leaves for serving or paking food is common since ancient times. Still, this custom is followed in some rural areas or temples. From recent years, plastic usage is very common and degrade the environment and ecosystem badly.😢

[@_basu_6320]

For those who don't know that it's been for ages India has been making and using utensils of Leaves.Hum to bachpan se kha rahe h khana usme.

[@rajanoop7522]

Hum bachapan mai same asialeaves, mai uagadi pachada sameleaves roundshape banakar use khrataha

[@ashutoshmohanty713]

It's Like we are doing the Old one in new way.. ❤️ Our tradition 💝

[@robo1989]

Your head

[@bibeklamichhane6160]

Areca leaves also offer a natural and ecofriendly option for disposable tableware, making them a great choice for those looking to reduce their environmental impact

[@rajukati212]

Yes exactly

[@peacockLife]

perfect, climate friendly and easy to dispose.. no stamp on the environment.leaves were used before but making them package able like this is amazing

[@kunmunsmruti6039]

Really. ...old is gold.....traditional things are going to have new forms....👏👏👏👏

[@aamitroy9834]

This kind of business need to be promoted by every individual and government.

[@AuthorBooksReader]

The plates from areca leaves are strong and durable. they are also leakproof and can even be used for microwave cooking. the products from such leaves should be encouraged. More innovative products from such leaves can replace the packaging of plastic products.

[@vilasbagul7771]

👍

[@rvind000]

Hopefully ancient Indian wisdom revives among people. 🙏🌼

[@Utkarsh-Kumar]

OUR NATION NEEDS THESE STARTUPS

[@pujalamichhane6552]

It's a Nepali culture where plates are made from leaf of Saal tree, so you'll find such kind of plates and katora's/ doney in nepal. It's widely used in puja,marriage feast and vratband 🇳🇵 .

[@dikshakhati8747]

And in dashain too ❤️

[@puneethsmusicalworld2139]

I would suggest try making glasses with this leaves as most of the waste is generated from single use plastic glasses.

[@Mercy789]

Solution is present now. It is not popular maybe because it is slightly more costly. Cup and plate made from sugarcane fibre waste and from paddy straw are now available.

[@formobile4610]

It's great to see that a traditional practice that was very common in the past is revived and made relevant to the contemporary times with the help of innovative approach and modern technology.

[@prameeladaniel7178]

Appreciation to all those people who are making this world a better place and thinking of nature animals a total well being of everyone.

[@yuvraj13811]

Such peoples are making changes and they are inspiration....

[@fullonentertainment4917]

Thank you sir for sharing this video in youtube and give us a chance to know about this great people who are actually doing something good for our nature... and good wishes for them for doing such great things to save our nature🙏🙏🙏

[@radharaghu7404]

Happy to hear that they r from Telangana. Wishing them more success 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-sd5it1ml9v]

Not a startup...this is in the market since ages...but good luck to the founders for their eco-friendly initiative. Good work.

[@satyamchoudhuryres.scholar1116]

Wonderful initiative. I pray that you reach your product to each and every corner of this world and contribute in terms of environmental balance.

[@shaikjakeerhussain8388]

Real hero's for nature🌿🍃

[@rohitshukla3446]

Anuj bhaiya aap bahut acchi video's banate hain. Jo kaafi inspiring hoti hai, aur nature ko safe karne ka message bhi deti hai. Aaj hum sabhi ko apne puraane dino ki taraf jaana hi hoga. Jaise : a) pattal par khana villager's khaya karte the, aur mitti ke glass mein pani bhi piya karte the. Usse stomach ki koi problems nahi hoti thi aur bio di gradable bhi hoti hain yeh product, jisse koi garbage nahi banta. Hum khud apne mamaji ki shaadi mein leaf se bani crockeries aur mitti ke glass mein khana khaye hain. Leaf ki bani cutluries aur crockeries abhi nahi hain aur iska alternative steel ke cutluries aur crockeries hain, jo re usable bhi hain, aur isse koi wastage bhi nahi hota. (B) Hema malini ka aqua guard hata kar steel ka water filters ko use Karen toh waste bhi ganerate nahi hoga and it is re usable also. (C) Steel se bane tiffins ko carry karna chahiye jisse koi wastage nahi banta, aur re usable bhi hai yeh sab. Steel ke crockeries and cutluries are best option to replace plastic from India 🇮🇳. Slowly and steadily it will be replaced but we have to understand why our ancestors gave more importance to reusable and bio- degradable products.

[@Riyabhargav2]

Na sirf ye nature ke liye achha h balki isme khana bhi tasty lgta h Thanku so much for this story Jay hind

[@shubhampandey9497]

Leaf cutlery has been used in every part of India since ages ✌️

[@Niteshalways4u]

Hahahahha leaves from tree , deforestation on peak😂

[@YOGHomemaker]

Salute to idea

[@anweshachakraborty2529]

In Bengal we still have shal leaves thali n katori, sometimes with banana leaves put inside. We eat daal on it, no such leakage. A bit more costly, that's why people choose paper, plastic, or reusable ceramics in place. But they r still in use and food tastes differently delicious in those plates 😋

[@hridayghosh2003]

I love your work as you let us know about the beautiful other are doing for the environment. ❤❤❤

[@moudas976]

People don't watch these eco-friendly videos... Such an amazing usefull channel...but subscribers are not expected as compared to others channel... No worry we all are with you 💟💝❤️

[@Pratik-gt2zc]

One who watch should use this,and tell people you know to do the same!at least your family and close friends🙏🙏

[@praveen.h9049]

It is very common in karnataka marriages,functions to yse leaf plates and bowls... Even bags, footwears and utensils made out of them.

[@sachith.c2784]

ya, we have already seen this

[@sneha7435]

We call it pattal in Bihar. Traditionally, pattals have been used on many different occasions to use as a plate to serve food. Just like in south they prefer banana leaves in Bihar we use pattal.

[@midetedusuitelive4698]

Aesthetic thought, courageous step, you r really respect worthy couple. Let's go green 💚

[@Exist247]

Wonderful ! They are human . Can't call everyone by same in today's world

[@manjaritripathi7597]

They are real scientists. Government should support them.

[@BalrajSamant]

Nothing new, but revival of this is needed. In our Odia culture, it has always been used and it is still used till date.

[@sandeepsahu8743]

Next : startup making leaves for trees with zero leaves😌

[@Surila-yg2do]

Startup means Start copying ideas and making profit from it without paying the original ideamakers.. that's what Marwadi and gurjarati thinking is ..

[@mjsg8476]

Great initiative for saving nature and surroundings.

[@akshivupsc356]

I wish they knew why plastic was made in the first place, Yessss" to resuce deforestation"

[@Sumithisside]

What about the use of cardboard that too comes from trees, still trees are cut to make these or are they using only leftover leaves . Like this idea is great but what about if this is produced in large quantity then we need to pluck out more leaves .

[@garimashekhawat671]

Dudeeeee..👏👏🙏🙏 Big big salute to such ideology . Amazing work

[@Leo-zk7gx]

What a great work. . I appreciate both of them. .

[@shr9567]

This should be promoted by government. Also use of plastics in food industries (for packaged and processed food) needs to be curbed. Citizens require to buy everyday essentials which are provided to us packaged in plastics. We don't have any other options. Reforming policies are required to save our world from plastic.

[@utsav.b.singh108]

Please visit Bihar and Bengal you can find these super eco friendly available in every market, since time immemorial .....

[@parikalpgupta4082]

OMG! What an innovative idea!

[@mayurdey.5228]

You know now Germany says that those leaf plates were invented by Germany

[@debalinamukherjee7197]

haa sehi hai yeh bohot acha initiative hai or anewale waqt mai ese eco friendly cheeso ki zarurat bhi paregi abhi bhi jo plastic use kar rehe hai woh bhi dhire dhire ese patte se bani plates hi use karenge jitna awareness hogi

[@vishvaanbu9455]

These were already used in temples in southern india for giving prashad

[@the_lefthanded_guitarist]

Sounds impressive but the raw material for cardboard is wood. The demand chain would not increase deforestation on the other hand? I hope they are planning to make an initiative in the future to pledge a plantation drive or something. Kudos for the invention though.

[@jitendrakumarsahoo4990]

Eco friendly cutlery are packed with polythene wrap as seen in video .... alternate ways need to explore

[@n.kvyas-thenaturelover7564]

You are right bro

[@hesh2892]

Its good. Actually in karnataka, food outlets are using lot of plastic for takeaway. If the meal has 3 curries ..all 3 curries are packed in plastic. And then all put into large plastic bag👍

[@sapnasuman8295]

Is tarah ke logon ki aaj bohot zarurat hai.

[@jagannath_status01]

My grandfather is 85 years old. He has been eating on these plates since his childhood. So how did this startup? Let's see in Odisha where every house is making this plate.

[@ABHISHEKSINGH-wf9ic]

Startup is amazing but ye leaves plates ko plastic se kyon pack kiya ja raha hai. Paper ya kisi biodegradable cheez se bhi toh pack kiya ja sakta hai. Uske liye kuch sochna chahiye

[@vaibhavikadam3318]

Anuj… very nice… 1 more wonderful video… keep it up … always a big fan of nature and your ecofriendly initiatives

[@samikshagoyal7974]

Sir but how will cattle digest cardboard also? 🤔

[@user-cd2rb4un1f]

Cardboard is like papar

[@samikshagoyal7974]

@@user-cd2rb4un1f ohh okay thanx 🙏

[@samshertriloki4280]

❤️🙏Venu gopala & madhavi ji 💯Ab apki hi Tarah hum sabi ko is nazareye se sochne ki jarurat h

[@ninteynine99]

They are there since my childhood.

[@sharathrao9605]

I hope they can improvise it by bonding leaves using maida as bonding agent. Though it is bad for health, but it is still good bonding agent & better than any adhesive in the market

[@bhushanbunde]

it is very good but question is from where I can buy this? Please provide buying details

[@ShivamSharma_03]

Aise log hi god gifted hote hai pr afsos ki baat hai ki aise hi log hmare earth pr bahut Kam log hai

[@ecofriendly2945]

How to contact them to get eco friendly cutlaries

[@rockyrocz1]

Best example .... GOING TO SAVE NATURE BY DESTROYING THE NATURE ✌️✌️😅👌👍

[@SaranyaLalitha]

In India, using leaves such as banana, lotus, teak etc leaves for serving or paking food is common since ancient times. Still, this custom is followed in some rural areas or temples. From recent years, plastic usage is very common and degrade the environment and ecosystem badly.😢

[@namitaagrawal6622]

There should always a balance between nature#needs#necessity

[@AneesFatmaKhanKhan-pm9iq]

Great smart work Love Nature save nature.

[@s.d.0]

this is a revolutionary step. love it.

[@shatrughenasingh34]

Well done Sir, please provide franchise to others throughout the Bharat country. Congratulations and all the best

[@asrinuyadav]

Any contacts to get more info and franchise

[@violetsarelavender]

It's called Patravali in Maharashtra... Traditionally plates and bowls/drona made up of leaves was common in weddings and Puja where the whole village might turns up.

[@savvy3103]

Going back to nature as our ancestors did in the past.

[@shriharikulkarni07]

Govt needs to intervene here and make it mandatory for atleast 40 percent of all the packing

[@graduateconstruction3264]

Nice idea for our earth 🌎🌍 aao milkr apna yogdaan de hum sb ...nature ko bachane me

[@bhopu]

Aplog k tarah sabki soch ho bhagwaan se yehi dua h

[@swapnilphatkar4204]

But this leaf cutlery is packed in plastic only instead they can also work on this plate packaging . Apart from this this is brilliant idea I always like to have this option

[@girija5219]

Not a startup, just reinvented the whole idea.. still in the villages of North India , they still use this leaf plate , bowl ( patar , Dona )

[@lakshmipolukonda9176]

Very good work and pioneering too.

[@nameerachityal7826]

I'm really happy watching this video. I see so many things for which i feel bad but i do not take any action. Here they saw the problem and also worked on it. Insha Allah i hope, i also work on the problem which i see is bad.

[@tenglimadhusudhan3402]

Super an idea fly on vision, success. Great save to nature and innocent animals.

[@yaminiayachitam]

Vistaraku tree is very common in Telangana. They are affordable, durable too. They dont decompose for long time if you keep them dry. Vistaraku was used for serving food in all occasions

[@ashishkumarsingh7164]

This video & this product should reach to as much people as possible

[@SunilDanappanavar]

A cardboard piece is used here. And on the top of it, the leaf coating is done. Don't you guys think that this cutlery is made majorly out of cardboard? And in the name of eco friendly only leaf is added on top....

[@lifeonsunday]

Brother we can make cardboard through rice waste material ( bhunsa ) So it is eco friendly. Vaise bhi plastic ko replace karne ka try to Kiya Ham log to wo bhi nahi kar paa rahe hai ❤

[@bajirao696]

🙌 bohot badhiya...

[@SamitKumarNaik]

Exactly good production 🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@Sarika428]

ये कोई startup नहीं है भाई, पहले हम लोग pattalon का ही use करते थे,,अब लोगों को realize हो रहा है कि हमें वापस अपनी जड़ों की ओर लौटना ही होगा, तभी nature को बचा पाएंगे

[@suhanigupta.3120]

In every state from north to south whole india use to live on leaves

[@pramilalopies2269]

Wish such things would be more popular then plastic so that our place would be plastic free

[@geetasantepol]

Very good work . thank you so much. For sharing the video . good news for us

[@makemoney5162]

Great 👍 idea sir , I will stop people to use plastic material items ❤

[@maniachyuta7203]

Your having a great heart with innovative thoughts. Jai hind.

[@fromhindutovedic6174]

cool ...Jai Sri Kalki ...Jai Vedic SanaTan

[@Khaokhelopadho]

Wow.. Kya bat hai kitna achha idea hai