PALMVERA -• The Arecaware WE CARE TO CONSERVE!

-• BY GREENARK INDUSTRIES

OUR VISION WE WISH TO PROMOTE ECO-­­EDUCATION! Be aware and create awareness by choosing to use things that do NO harm to our nature!

COMPANY PROFILE :

1. Name of the Industry : M/s GREENARK INDUSTRIES

2. Address :

Registered Office : Greenark Industries 66, Silver Town, Road, HUBLI – 580 030

Works / Factory : Greenark Industries 5 – A/1, Hublikar’s Compound, Panchayat No. 229, Opp. HP Petrol Pump, Anchatgeri, Karwar Road, HUBLI – 580 024

3. Constitution : PROPRIETOR (WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR)

4. License : UAM # KR13B0006064 : GSTN – 29BNLPD5256J1ZM

5. Name of Proprietor : VRUSHALI DESHPANDE

6. Products : PALM VERA – ECO FRIENDLY PLATES ( ROUND / SQUARE / RECTANGLE / TRIANGLE / OVAL / TAILOR-­­ MADE (Example – HEART / HEXAGON / BOAT), BOWLS, TRAYS, CUTLERY, ETC...

7. Product Application : Disposable tableware for Exports, Domestic, Corporates (Ex: ISO – 14001 Companies), Caterers, Individual end users (Picnic / Party / Ceremonies), Canteens (Lilavati), Industrial Canteens (Ex: Siemens, Tata Motors, IT Companies, Trusts (Dharmasthala, , , ISCKON), Flight Catering, Retails

7. Raw materials : ARECANUT LEAF SHEATHS from – Yellapur, Sirsi, Siddapur, Mundgod, , Sagar, Hosadurga, Davangere, Shimoga, Tirthhalli, Chikmagalur.

8. Market : EXPORT, CORPORATE SECTORS GLOBALLY, NICHE SECTION OF NATURAL PRODUCT ENTHUSIASTS, INDIVIDUAL PARTY / EVENT ORGANISERS, HOTELIERS & DOMESTIC END USERS. INTRODUCTION :

The Palm Vera Areca leaf products are being produced with sustainable resource, essentially meaning that the products are made from FALLEN LEAVES AND ARE 100% NATURAL, through eco-­­friendly process with stringent principle that NO CHEMICALS, LACQUERS, WAX OR ANY OTHER ADDITIVES USED. And making doubly sure it is acceptable to Earth when disposed qualifying to be 100% BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE.

Areca Leaf plates are finding extensive uses in serving eatables / food in parties functions and social gatherings. The hygienic nature of product, its unique chic look that gives it the handcrafted authenticity has made this product popular worldwide. It is germ free, leak proof, good looking, competitive in cost and most important that these are eco friendly with environment. Our products are manufactured, using the naturally shed arecanut palm tree leaves. These sustainable products are Eco friendly in nature as they are 100% biodegradable and compostable and thus highly appreciated by ENVIRONMENT CARING ENTHUSIASTS GLOBALLY.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS :

As Areca leaf product manufacturers, we have set our products to meet International Quality Standards through optimized manufacturing process with Hygienic conditions, trained and skilled operational personnel and dedicated quality assurance systems. The areca trees, a palm family which is a renewable source, are grown in hilly areas without any assistance of fertilizers and hence there will not be any trace of pesticides in the leaves.

The sheath which primarily protects the betel nut in the tree, falls naturally once it is dried. The disposable leaf plates are made with these naturally fallen sheaths of areca tree. Hence no trees are cut for manufacturing these products. The fallen sheaths are collected fresh from the farm and stored properly.

These leaves are cleaned with fresh water before manufacturing the plates. The colors possessed by the areca leaves are natural and have no harm when contact with food.

There are no chemicals or additives used in the entire manufacturing process. It is 100% chemical free. Also the entire process leaves very less Carbon Foot Print when compared to other disposable alternates in the market.

Even the water used for cleaning is collected and irrigated for the Green cover in the factory premises.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES :

The unique properties of our products possessed in nature cannot be matched to other types of alternative disposable products in the world currently.

Our products are 100% Natural, Biodegradable, Compostable, Oven safe, Water resistant and can hold liquids both Hot & Cold, Freezer safe and more importantly do not react with hot food or liquid when served.

Areca leaf products are safe in all Microbiological testing (like Plate count within acceptable limit for food contact, no presence of e-­­coli, and no presence of fungus).

Also the products do not contain any heavy metal and confirmed through laboratory test for each consignment. Additionally our products will pass the Compostable testing.

THUS MAKING PALMVERA THE MOST GUILT-­­FREE DISPOSABLE TABLEWARE AVAILABLE IN TODAY’S TIMES OF CARELESS USE OF HARMFUL DISPOSABLE ALTERNATIVES! COMPARISON AGAINST ALTERNATIVE DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS :

TESTS & QC

The following Test will be carried out in our Lab as our QC Policy:

A. Microbiological Test

B. Presence of heavy metals testing

C. Sensory & Migration Test

D. Biodegradability and Compostability testing.

PROUD TO CLAIM THAT PALMVERA PRODUCTS ARE :

Without plastic The products are produced without the use of any plastics. They are conventionally plastic free.

Micro-•‐organic, without any additives The products are produced on a pure organic basis without any additives like wax or lacquer or any chemical additions.

Bio-•‐based, less CO2 By the use of bio-­­based resources, the products possess a smaller carbon footprint in its life-­­ cycle than conventional products.

Biodegradable These products are completely bio-•­degradable.

Suitable for the microwave & oven These products can also be used to reheat in the microwave & oven.

Suitable for deep-•‐freeze These products are also suitable for refrigeration.

WE WISH TO EMPHASIZE :

NON-­­BIODEGRADABLE HAZARDS OF PLASTIC & THERMOCOL DISPOSABLE WARES  Plastic, Thermocol & other non-­­biodegradable waste is DANGEROUS TO OUR MARINE & ANIMAL LIFE.  They DON'T DECOMPOSE in the soil, thus make soil infertile.  It releases POISONOUS GASES ON BURNING, which can cause respiratory problems, or even death, when inhaled.

THERMOCOL & PLASTIC DISPOSABLES  Chemicals found on or used in the making of disposable THERMOCOL plates and cups, PLASTIC plates, utensils and other service ware have been linked to everything from LIVER DAMAGE, IMPOTENCY TO CANCER.

POLYSTYRENE  Aka Styrofoam, is used in the production of “hot” disposable thermocol cups and plastic utensils. The main chemical in it is styrene, which is classified as a human carcinogen by the ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCIES. It has been linked to LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND OTHER CANCERS.

SOCIO CONCERNS

 WOMEN EMPLOYMENT IN RURAL SECTORS – Empower Women with Independence & Employment!  We employ women from rural sector and verify that they are of consenting age of 18 and above, to ensure no child labor is hired. We follow FAIR WAGES POLICY to ensure that the rural women are benefitted to live a comfortable life in these expensive times.

 SAVE ENVIRONMENT – Baby Steps to Conserve Our Environment by means of Responsible Disposal!  Our products are compostable products and thus we are proud to say that the disposal of these is a GUILT FREE & A RESPONSIBLE DISPOSAL!

 SAVE WATER – Catering Health Consciously And That Comes with a Good News – NO MORE DISHWASHING!  With the awareness that drinking water is already a scarcity and a matter of concern in the years to come, we are implying that our products will reduce the dishwashing water wastage significantly.

CONTACT DETAILS : GREENARK INDUSTRIES Registered Address : 66, Silver Town, Gokul Road, Hubli – 580 030 Karnataka –

Work Address : 5A/1, Panchayat #229 Anchatgeri Village, Karwar Road, Hubli – 580 024 Karnataka – INDIA