What Are Eco-Friendly Cups?

Are Disposable Cups Biodegradable?

No, most disposable cups are not biodegradable. Most disposable cups are lined with polyethylene (a type of plastic), so they will not biodegrade.

 

Can Disposable Cups Be Recycled?

Unfortunately, due to the polyethylene coating in disposable cups, they are unrecyclable. As well, the disposable cups get contaminated with whatever liquid was in them. Most recycling facilities just aren’t equipped to sort and separate disposable cups.

 

What Are Eco-Friendly Cups?

The eco-friendly cups should be the ones made from renewable resources and can be 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable.

Since we are talking about disposable cups in this article, characteristics to look for when choosing the most ecofriendly disposable cups are:

 

Compostable

Made sustainable resources

Lined with plant-based resin (NOT petroleum or plastic based)

Making sure your disposable coffee cups are the most ecofriendly cups.

 

How Do You Dispose of Biodegradable Coffee Cups?

One important thing to note is that these cups need to be disposed of in a commercial composting pile. Your municipality may have composting bins around town or curb-side pick-up, these are your best options.

 

Are Paper Coffee Cups Bad for The Environment?

Most paper cups are NOT made from recycled paper, instead virgin paper is used, meaning trees are cut down in order to make disposable paper coffee cups.

Paper that makes the cups are often mixed with chemicals that can harm the environment.

The lining of the cups is polyethylene, which is basically a plastic paste. Gross.

Polyethylene layer prevents paper coffee cups from being recycled.

 

Biodegradable Cups from MVI ECOPACK

Compostable cup made from Paper lined with water-based coating only

Beautiful green design and green stripe on white surface makes this cup a perfect addition to your compostable tableware! 

Compostable hot cup is the best alternative to paper, plastic and Styrofoam cup

Made from 100% plant based renewable resources

PE & PLA plastic free

Water-based coating only

Recommended for hot or cold drinks 

Strong, no need to double up 

100% biodegradable and compostable

 

Features of Water-Based Coating Paper Cups

By adopting the new technology “Paper+ water-based coating” to achieve paper cup fully recyclable and re-pulpable.

• Cup recyclable in the paper stream that it is the most developed recycling stream around in the world.

• Save energy, reduce waste, develop a circle and sustainable future for our only one earth.

 

What Water-Based Coating Products Can MVI ECOPACK Offer for You?

 

Hot Paper Cup

• Single side coated for hot drinks (coffee, tea, etc.)

• Available size ranges from 4oz to 20oz

• Excellent waterproof and stiffness.

 

Cold Paper Cup

• Double side coated for cold drinks (Cola, juice, etc.)

• Available size ranges from 12oz to 22oz

• Alternative for transparent plastic cup

 

Paper Bowl

• Single side coated for noodle food, salad

• Available size ranges from 760ml to 1300ml

• Excellent oil resistance

 

Paper Bucket

• Single or double side coated dry food (Fried chicken)

• Available size ranges from 65oz to 170oz