Bioplates
The world’s most sustainable tableware
Bioplates are durable, lightweight tableware for hotels and restaurants, designed to replace melamine and ceramic in settings like pools and beaches. Made from a third-generation biopolymer, the plates solve the problem of traditional dish waste by being fully biodegradable in soil, water, and compost (TÜV Austria certified). They are highly durable (over 7,000 wash cycles) and can achieve carbon-negative status (-4.5 kg CO₂/unit) through reforestation. The product is also B-Corp certified.
Company/Institution
SN Portugal, LDA
Studioneves is a ceramic atelier based in Portugal, founded by a Brazilian couple. We create bespoke tableware for fine dining restaurants and hospitality groups, combining design, durability, and sustainability. We were the first ceramic studio in Europe to earn B-Corp certification, achieving the highest global score in the industry. Carbon neutral since 2021, we focus on circularity, renewable energy, and ceramic waste reuse to reduce our environmental impact.
Country
Portugal
Designer(s)
Alex Hell
Alex Hell is the co-founder of Studioneves, a B-Corp certified studio in Portugal focused on sustainable innovation for hospitality. He leads the development of Bioplates, the first durable and fully biodegradable tableware made from PHA. With a background in design and a passion for circular economy, Alex works at the intersection of material science, aesthetics and environmental impact to create products that serve both function and purpose.