Firehouse Subs to-go trays are made from bagasse, a compostable material made from sugarcane fiber. Their newer packaging lineup includes three container sizes and is designed to handle hot, greasy food while staying microwaveable and cut-resistant.

How they’re made

The material starts as leftover sugarcane fiber after juice extraction, then gets formed into molded containers. That gives the trays a rigid, paper-like look while keeping them sturdy enough for sandwiches and catering orders.

What that means in practice

  • They’re meant to replace older disposable packaging with a more eco-friendly option.
  • The containers are compostable, heat tolerant up to 212 degrees, and safe for hot foods.
  • Firehouse’s to-go lineup includes different tray/container sizes for smaller subs, medium sandwiches, and larger orders.

A simple example

If you order a hot sub to go, the sandwich goes into one of these molded fiber containers instead of a plastic clamshell, which helps keep the food warm and the packaging more sustainable.

TL;DR: Firehouse Subs to-go trays are made from compostable sugarcane- fiber bagasse, molded into sturdy heat-safe containers for hot sandwich orders.