On A Mission to Restore
Balance with Our Planet

Did you know that the world produces approximately 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year? Half the plastic waste comes from single-use products, such as plastic bottles and plastic cutlery, used just once and then discarded. Now more than ever, we must respond to this global problem and make a better choice.

At Palmade®, we're committed to bringing innovative and locally developed solutions that make it easy for our communities to adopt eco-friendly products and reshape our future.

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What sets us apart

We're on a quest to build a new economy based on date palm-derived products that help replace
single-use plastics in the UAE and beyond. More than just making products, our goal is to assist our
community in transitioning to a more sustainable way of life.

Homegrown

Our cutlery upholds the deep connection with the date palm tree and reminds us of how it can play a vital role in our shared future.

Impactful

We turn the date palm leaves into biodegradable cutlery that can be composted and turned into fertilizer that supports growing more date palm trees.

Sustainable

Our products are made entirely from natural products and are certified biodegradable as per EN 13432 and compostable as per ISO 17556.

Practicing Sustainability

Our eco-friendly cutlery range features compostable tableware such as spoons, forks, knives and stirrers that are a perfect
solution for restaurants, hotels, events and all types of food outlets. Whether you are looking to buy individual pieces
or purchase wholesale, we've got something for everyone here at Palmade®.

About Us

Did you know that the world produces approximately 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year? Half the plastic waste comes from single-use products, such as plastic bottles and plastic cutlery, used just once and then discarded. Now more than ever, we must respond to this global problem and make a better choice.

At Palmade, we're committed to bringing innovative and locally developed solutions that make it easy for our communities to adopt eco-friendly products and reshape our future.

2014

In 2014, we started collecting the discarded date palm leaves around our neighbourhood with the ambition of turning them into paper products that could replace plastic items such as paper bags and stationery. After experimenting for four years, we joined forces with young students at the UAE University in Al Ain to expand our work into a new area: bioplastics.

2019

By 2019, we successfully developed a new biodegradable material that proved to be an effective alternative to single-use plastics. We then took a deep breath – and registered our company.

2020

As a local business, we believe that we can develop our solutions right here in the UAE using available resources and local talent. Our journey from a backyard workshop to unveiling our innovation at Expo 2020 Dubai is testimony to the willingness and growing demand of our community for homegrown sustainable products.

 

When you purchase our products, you become a leader in this transition and a part of the story. Join the growing number of hotels, restaurants and food outlets offering their guests more than just biodegradable cutlery, but a moment of curiosity and pride.

Lamis Alhashimy & Yousuf Caires, Co-Founders

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