Compostable Clear Cups

A: In other words, compostable clear cups are cold cups that are designed to be used once and are manufactured using plant-made materials, in particular PLA (or polylactic acid) which can decompose in commercial composting facilities thus minimizing environmental pollution.

A: Yes, compostable cold cups do not pose any danger to the environment as they are made from renewable sources such as corn starch and are biodegradable instead of forming offensive single-use plastic cups that get dumped in landfills.

A: The use of compostable cups is highly recommended for cold drinks. Some of them might be resistant to high temperatures but hot drinks cups have to be used for safety and performance reasons.

A: Compostable cold cups are supplied in different sizes including 12 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz which are some of the most sought sizes usually used to serve cold beverages.

A: Yes, there are also lids for compostable cold cups that are designed to stay in place when securely pressed to enhance the serving of cold drinks without compromising on eco-friendliness.

A: It is recommended that compostable cups should be taken to a commercial facility where the decomposition process is guaranteed. You will find some composting rules that tell how this should be done.

A: Yes, most of the compostable cups sold have a certificate from the bodies that certify compliance to the desired composting standards and will be compostable in eco-friendly composting facilities.

A: Generally, compostable cups are made of a material known as PLA, a bio-material made out of materials such as corn starch that are renewable, and this makes the cups biodegradable unlike the regular plastic cups.

A: Using compostable cups instead of plastic cups assists in resolving environmental hazards that are caused by plastic disposables. Disposable compostable cups serve instead as are broken down in a composting facility, hence enhancing health of the environment.