German Sustainability Award 2026
Eat from the leaf.
Protect the rainforest.
LEEF unlimited brings palm leaf tableware to your event – a natively climate-neutral material for disposable tableware – and protects 1 m² of rainforest for every plate sold, saving it from deforestation.
"10 million m² of rainforest are cleared every year — we're pushing back."
For every plate sold, LEEF unlimited protects 1 m² of threatened rainforest from deforestation, in a long-standing partnership with the World Land Trust in Colombia, Mexico and Argentina — including habitat for jaguars in the Jaguar‑del‑Norte reserve in Mexico.
So far, we've already protected over 118 hectares of rainforest from deforestation.
LEEF ♥ EVENTS
Our LEEF unlimited project is close to our hearts. We advise you on switching your event to palm leaf tableware — a natively climate-neutral material that's sturdy, free of additives and home-compostable! We're your perfect partner for coordination and delivery — award-winning and proven at events like Lollapalooza, the Carnival of Cultures, Fashion Week, CSD and many more.
Experienced partner for events, associations, cities & municipalities
Why palm leaf plates?
Why palm leaf plates?
Our product range at a glance
Palm Leaf Plate Life Cycle
Cradle‑to‑Cradle
Move your mouse over the stages of the life cycle to learn more.
Usage
• Enhances the aesthetic presentation of food
• Serves soups without going soggy or burning your fingers
• Oven-safe up to 180 °C for up to 30 minutes
• Withstands sharp knives without falling apart
• Fridge- and microwave-safe
• Hand-washable and reusable
Disposal
• Our palm leaf plates are uncoated and garden-compostable
• They compost naturally in the garden within 3 months — even faster with industrial composting facilities
• Before becoming a plate, the leaf binds CO₂ from the air as it grows. Some of this is released again during composting
Origin
• The palm leaves for our plates are a by-product of the areca palm from mixed plantations in southern India
• There is no connection to the palm oil industry, as the plantations exist to harvest areca nuts
• We support farmers and their families in building an additional source of income in rural regions
Production
• Naturally fallen leaves are cleaned, dried, pressed and cut to shape
• Production requires very little energy and is therefore highly resource-efficient
• Our plates are left uncoated and stay completely natural
• We have independent audits certify that our production involves fair working conditions and no child labor
Range
• Our products meet the highest food-safety standards
• All plates are packaged in compostable film
• We offer plates, bowls, serving platters and trays in all shapes and sizes
• Our wooden cutlery is coated with plant-based biowax
Perfect for the environment
- Pressed from fallen leaves of the areca palm — no connection to the palm oil industry
- Home-compostable and fully circular
- Free of chemical additives & plastic
- Climate-neutral material thanks to natural CO₂ binding during growth
- Thanks to the natural lotus effect, no coating is needed
Perfect for foodservice
- Suitable for greasy, liquid and hot foods
- Stylish wood look with a unique grain
- Cut-resistant & extra sturdy
- Lightweight, stackable and insulating
- Food-safe: certified and hygienically safe
- Odor- and taste-neutral
- Fridge, oven & microwave safe: 30 min. up to 180 °C, 2 min. at 500 W