Insights on biodegradable materials, sustainable tableware, and the story behind Aura Farmers. From the farm, the factory, and the movement.https://aurafarmers.in/en-inhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/navratri-gujarat-plastic-free-food-stalls/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/navratri-gujarat-plastic-free-food-stalls/Nine nights of garba, huge crowds, stalls of dabeli, dhokla and chaas. How Gujarat food stalls can feed the Navratri rush on compostable plates, not plastic.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnavratrigujarateventsfood-stallsplastic-freeahmedabadHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/ganesh-chaturthi-plastic-free-catering/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/ganesh-chaturthi-plastic-free-catering/Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on 14 September. How mandals plan an eco-friendly festival: sizing multi-day mahaprasad, ordering early and composting after.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTganesh-chaturthifestivalscompostable-tablewaremandalsprasad-platessustainabilityHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/rath-yatra-compostable-prasad-plates/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/rath-yatra-compostable-prasad-plates/Rath Yatra feeds lakhs in a day and leaves a mountain of thermocol behind. The case for compostable rice husk prasad plates for Ahmedabad's mandals.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTrath-yatraahmedabadmass-feedingmahaprasadcompostableeventsHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/epr-plastic-rules-2026-fnb/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/epr-plastic-rules-2026-fnb/India runs two plastic rulebooks now: the single-use ban and EPR. What each means for restaurants, caterers and cloud kitchens, in plain English, mid-2026.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTeprplastic-banregulationcompliancef-and-bindustryHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/biodegradable-tableware-food-delivery-monsoon/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/biodegradable-tableware-food-delivery-monsoon/Does rice husk tableware survive delivery jostling, heat, oil and monsoon humidity? Honest answer: bowls and deep containers yes, a flat plate is not a box.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTfood-deliverycloud-kitchenmonsoonrice-huskpackagingHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/world-environment-day-event-waste-audit/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/world-environment-day-event-waste-audit/World Environment Day is 5 June. Skip the lecture. Run a simple five-step waste audit on your next event or canteen day, see what you throw away, then swap it.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTworld-environment-daywaste-auditeventsplastic-freesustainabilityHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/gst-hsn-biodegradable-tableware/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/gst-hsn-biodegradable-tableware/What HSN code and GST rate apply to rice husk biodegradable tableware, why it matters for your input tax credit, and how it shows on our invoice.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTgsthsn-codeb2bprocurementinvoicingHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/do-rice-husk-plates-leak/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/do-rice-husk-plates-leak/I left hot dal, oily sabzi and gravy on a rice husk plate for an hour. What happened, why it resists soaking, and the one case where you still want a bowl.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTrice-huskmaterial-sciencefood-safetyhow-tobiodegradableHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/rice-husk-vs-bagasse-vs-areca-vs-paper/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/rice-husk-vs-bagasse-vs-areca-vs-paper/Rice husk vs bagasse, areca leaf and paper pulp. A head-to-head on strength, oil resistance, heat, cost and compost time. No single winner for everything.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTmaterial-comparisonbagasseareca-leafpaper-pulprice-huskbiodegradableHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/wedding-tableware-quantity-guide/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/wedding-tableware-quantity-guide/One plate per guest per session, plus a 10 to 15 percent buffer. The simple method to size a wedding tableware order, with a worked 300-guest example.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTweddingseventscateringbulk-ordersprocurementHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/whatsapp-ordering-faqs/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/whatsapp-ordering-faqs/No cart, no automated checkout. Every bulk order for Aura Farmers tableware goes through WhatsApp. Here's exactly how it works, and why we prefer it.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTorderingbulk-buyingwhatsappb2bprocurementHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/storage-gotchas-biodegradable-tableware/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/storage-gotchas-biodegradable-tableware/Rice husk plates have a 12-month shelf life on paper. What bulk buyers need to know about humidity, stacking and the mistakes that quietly halve it.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTstorageshelf-liferice-huskbulk-buyingwarehouseHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/the-story-behind-aura-farmers/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/the-story-behind-aura-farmers/Why a biodegradable tableware company in India chose the name Aura Farmers: a word about presence, a word about the land, a promise it has to keep earning.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTaura-farmersbrand-storyfounderoriginbiodegradable-tablewarerice-husk-platesHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/plastic-free-events/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/plastic-free-events/The ban is real and enforcement is increasing. What actually changes when you switch your event tableware, and how to do it without operational headaches.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTb2beventscaterersplastic-freeguideHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/how-to-dispose/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/how-to-dispose/Biodegradable doesn't mean complicated. Three honest ways to dispose of Aura tableware after use, and what actually happens to the material in each case.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTdisposalcompostingbiodegradablehow-toHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/complete-guide-aura-farmers-tableware/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/complete-guide-aura-farmers-tableware/Every product we make, what it is built for, and how to pick the right one for your event, canteen, or home. A plain-English catalog walkthrough.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTaura-farmersproductscatalogguideplatesbowlscupstraysHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/bulk-tableware-procurement-checklist/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/bulk-tableware-procurement-checklist/First bulk order for an event or institution? Here is what to confirm before committing to a supplier, a product, and a price.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTb2bprocurementbulk-orderschecklistguideHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/why-rice-husk-makes-better-plates/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/why-rice-husk-makes-better-plates/Most people assume eco-friendly means compromise. Why rice husk composite changes that, and what makes it structurally superior to pulp or leaf plates.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTrice-huskmaterial-sciencebiodegradableHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/microwave-safety-disposable-plates/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/microwave-safety-disposable-plates/Not all disposable plates behave the same way in a microwave. What the material science says, and why rice husk, pulp and plastic each differ.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTmicrowavefood-safetymaterial-sciencehow-toHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/composting-event-venue-guide/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/composting-event-venue-guide/You have switched to compostable tableware. Now what? Setting up composting at a venue is easier than operators think, but there are real logistics first.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcompostingeventsvenuedisposalsustainabilityHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/agricultural-waste-rice-straw-burning/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/agricultural-waste-rice-straw-burning/Stubble burning is one of India's worst recurring air quality crises. The economics behind it are simple. The solution is harder than it looks.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTrice-huskfarm-wastestubble-burningsustainabilityraw-materialHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/indian-wedding-demand-patterns/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/indian-wedding-demand-patterns/Wedding season is a real challenge for the tableware supply chain. What the demand curve actually looks like, and how it shapes the way we plan production.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTweddingseventsoperationsdemandsupply-chaincateringHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/true-cost-per-cover-events/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/true-cost-per-cover-events/Per-piece price is not the number that matters when you are running events. Here is the full cost-per-cover calculation most caterers skip.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTb2beventscatererspricingprocurementHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/fssai-certification-disposable-tableware/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/fssai-certification-disposable-tableware/Not every product that claims FSSAI compliance is the same. What the certification covers, what it doesn't, and how to verify a supplier before a bulk order.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTfssaifood-safetycertificationb2bprocurementHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/corporate-canteen-tableware-guide/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/corporate-canteen-tableware-guide/Switching a corporate canteen from plastic to biodegradable tableware is a procurement and operations decision. How to do it without disrupting service.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTcorporatecanteenb2bprocurementinstitutionalHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/greenwashing-eco-tableware/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/greenwashing-eco-tableware/Biodegradable. Compostable. Sustainable. These words appear on almost every product in the eco-tableware space. They do not all mean the same thing.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTgreenwashingbiodegradablecompostablematerial-scienceHitendra Singhhttps://aurafarmers.in/blog/plastic-ban-enforcement-india-2025/https://aurafarmers.in/blog/plastic-ban-enforcement-india-2025/The ban has been in place since July 2022. Three years on, enforcement is uneven but accelerating. What the ground reality looks like across the states.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTplastic-banregulationindustryenforcementHitendra Singh