Polystyrene dishes will be replaced by the facts with leaves.

These dishes have different shapes and colors and are able to withstand even hot liquids such as soups.

In Thailand, a group of Naresuan University, He developed a new material, moldable, waterproof and non-toxic, made from leaves that fall from the trees.

This group has shown that leaves obtainable these 'biodegradable containers' to 100%, low energy investment, and could be transformed into the perfect replacement to known contaminants and packaging styrofoam.

After a year of trials, the team found that three plant varieties, teak, known for its fine wood and large leaves, butea and leafy banyan, all native trees of Thailand and Southeast Asia, They were ideal for the procedure, since they are oversized and are deciduous trees so your collection does not hurt the tree.

University, along with the city council made available to the population containers for the gastronomic festivals organized in Thailand by Sonkran (Thai New Year in April).

The containers have different shapes and colors and are able to withstand even hot liquids such as soups.