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Biodegradable Plastic Clear Transparent PLA Cups

Name: Biodegradable Plastic Clear Transparent PLA Cups | Bioleader® Biodegradable Tableware
Brand: Bioleader
SKU: PLA-09
Price: 0.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (52 reviews)

Clear Transparent PLA Cups

Item	Capacity	Weight (gram)	Product Size
Item	Capacity	Weight (gram)	Top (mm)	Bottom (mm)	Hight (mm)
LL-08oz-78	8oz / 240ml	6.5	78	50	85
LL-09oz-78	9oz / 270ml	7	78	48.5	99
LL-10oz-78	10oz / 300ml	7.5	78	50	108
LL-12oz-90	12oz / 360ml	10	90	56	103
LL-14oz-90	14oz / 420ml	10.5	90	56	115
LL-16oz-90	16oz / 500ml	11	90	56	135
LL-20oz-90	20oz / 600ml	12	90	56	158
LL-24oz-90	24oz / 660ml	14	90	56	176
LL-12oz-98	12oz / 400ml	10	98	56	103
LL-16oz-98	16oz / 500ml	11	98	61	118
LL-20oz-98	20oz / 600ml	13	98	61	139
LL-24oz-98	24oz / 680ml	14	98	61	150
LL-32oz-117	32oz / 1050ml	20	117	88	143
LL-32oz-117B	32oz / 1050ml	20	117	73	160

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Bioleader’s Biodegradable Clear PLA Cups offer a high-clarity, plant-based alternative to conventional plastic cups—ideal for cold drinks like iced coffee, smoothies, and bubble tea. Made from renewable PLA material, these transparent cups are BPA-free, industrially compostable, and compatible with flat or dome lids. Perfect for eco-conscious cafés and beverage brands seeking sustainability without sacrificing performance.

Compostable Plastic Cups

Compostable PLA Cups

Quick Summary:
Bioleader® biodegradable clear PLA cups are transparent, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic cups. Made from renewable polylactic acid, these FDA-approved cups are fully compostable under industrial standards, ideal for cold beverages, and support sustainable packaging goals worldwide.

Biodegradable PLA clear cups are an environmentally sustainable option to use over traditional disposable plastic cups, especially when considering how consumers recently become more conscious of the brands and their impact on the environment. These biodegradable transparent cups are designed to work just like the normal plastic ones and look the same too, but are entirely capable of being composted after use. Easy to use and made of biodegradable PLA cups, these products are the ideal answer for companies and individuals looking to make less pollution without losing comfort and performance.

What are PLA Cups?

PLA cups are eco-friendly cups made from Polylactic Acid (PLA), a bioplastic derived from renewable plant resources like corn, sugarcane, or cassava. Unlike traditional petroleum-based plastics, PLA cups are biodegradable under industrial composting conditions, making them a more sustainable option for single-use products. They are commonly used in food and beverage packaging, providing an environmentally friendly alternative for cups, lids, and straws.

PLA Compostable Cups: Various Sizes

8oz / 240ml

9oz / 270ml

10oz / 300ml

12oz / 360ml -90mm

12oz / 360ml -98mm

12oz / 360ml U-Style

16oz / 500ml -98mm

16oz / 500ml U-Style

14oz / 420ml -90mm

20oz / 600ml -90mm

20oz / 600ml -98mm

24oz / 680ml -90mm

24oz / 680ml -98mm

24oz / 680ml U-Style

32oz / 1050ml -117mm

Cup Mouth Details

Cup Bottom Detail

PLA Compostable Cups: Lid Types

PLA Flat Lid

PLA Dome Lid

PLA Sip-Through Lid

Item	Capacity	Weight (gram)	Product Size			Carton /QTY	Carton size (CM)			Cube
Item	Capacity	Weight (gram)	Top(mm)	Bottom(mm)	Hight(mm)	Carton /QTY	Carton size (CM)			Cube
LL-08oz-78	8oz / 240ml	6.5	78	50	85	1000	41.0	33.0	36.0	0.0487
LL-09oz-78	9oz / 270ml	7	78	48.5	99	1000	41.0	33.0	38.0	0.0514
LL-10oz-78	10oz / 300ml	7.5	78	50	108	1000	41.0	33.0	42.0	0.0568
LL-12oz-90	12oz / 360ml	10	90	56	103	1000	47.0	37.0	45.0	0.0783
LL-14oz-90	14oz / 420ml	10.5	90	56	115	1000	47	37	52	0.0904
LL-16oz-90	16oz / 500ml	11	90	56	135	1000	47.0	37.0	51.0	0.0887
LL-20oz-90	20oz / 600ml	12	90	56	158	1000	47.0	37.0	54.0	0.0939
LL-24oz-90	24oz / 660ml	14	90	56	176	1000	47.0	37.0	64.0	0.1113
LL-12oz-98	12oz / 400ml	10	98	56	103	1000	51.0	41.0	42.0	0.0878
LL-16oz-98	16oz / 500ml	11	98	61	118	1000	51.0	41.0	44.5	0.0930
LL-20oz-98	20oz / 600ml	13	98	61	138.5	1000	51.0	41.0	53.0	0.1108
LL-24oz-98	24oz / 680ml	14	98	61	150	1000	51.0	41.0	50.0	0.1046
LL-32oz-117	32oz / 1050ml	20	117	88	143	500	61.0	25.0	55.0	0.0839
LL-32oz-117B	32oz / 1050ml	20	117	73	160	500	61.0	25.0	48.0	0.0732
LL-78F	78mm flat lid	1.6	78			1000	42.0	20.0	33.0	0.0277
LL-78D	78mm dome lid	2.2	78			1000	42.0	26.0	33.0	0.0360
LL-90F	90mm flat lid	2	90			1000	49.0	21.0	39.0	0.0401
LL-90D	90mm dome lid	3	90			1000	49.0	28.0	39.0	0.0535
LL-98F	98mm flat lid	2.5	98			1000	53.0	21.0	42.0	0.0467
LL-98D	98mm dome lid	3.5	98			1000	53.0	28.0	42.0	0.0623
LL-117F	117mm flat lid	5.5	117			500	63.0	26.0	26.0	0.0426

PLA: The material behind the bioplastic clear cups

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a type of plastic that is biodegradable and comes from plant sources such as corn starch and sugarcane. It contains no petroleum that has devastating effects due to disposal into the environment since it is made from crops. This is why people using these biodegradable PLA cups make the right choice for the planet as much as companies always try to decrease paper and gasoline footprints.

Miscellaneous Features and Functions of the Biodegradable Clear Plastic Cups

Compostable and Eco-Friendly Biodegradable clear cups are made of materials such as starch that are compostable. These cups are made using materials that decompose in the compost site. This drastically cuts down on such wastage from recycling returning to landfills. Therefore, this represents a safe method of use over other normal disposable plastic cups.
Clarity Like Glass Produced from natural resources, the biodegradable clear plastic cups for drinks still possess the clarity of normal plastic cups that’s fit for products such as iced coffee, smoothies, and juices.
With Several Volume Dimensions These transparent biodegradable cups range from 8 oz to 32 oz. With this number, each person’s requirement is met: from the smallest espresso serving to the largest serving of iced drink.
Crush Proof Although Compostable Although these are compostable, the biodegradable PLA cups are still very sturdy and can resist cracking. This makes them ideal for quick-service places where drinkware has to be functional as well as eco-friendly.
Made Against The Brand Aesthetic Companies can improve their green credentials by adding images, designs or colors to these biodegradable cups and promoting their eco-friendliness. This helps not only in improving brand presence but also in boosting the business towards the green cause.

Special Features

Different customers usually require different sizes of our biodegradable clear cups. Available sizes include 8 oz, 9 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz, 24 oz, and 32 oz. Our cause and event paper cups have a wide aspect where a small size for espresso or a medium one for cold smoothie can be availed and everything in between.

Biodegradable Clear Cups Plastic Transparent PLA Cups — **A Schematic Diagram of PLA Biodegradation Cycle**

Personalization for Enhance Promotional Opportunities

Business is all about proper marketing and branding and you can fully personalize the biodegradable clear plastic cups with your brand logo or designs. Personalizing cups is quite an innovative way for businesses because it helps in branding but more so shows the businesses sustainability goal which is a great way of marketing green branding.

How to Customize Logo/Colour Printing?

We supply OEM/ODM custom logo/1-4 colors printing based on MOQ：50,000pcs each:

Printing Area: The Cup’s body of the printing area.

Contact us and choose the item/size you need.
Confirm the order with us. (Signed contract/PI)
Design/Drawing: You issue the PDF, AI, or CDR format profile, clear logo, or drawing and tell us your idea or a simple design. Then, we can design for you freely.
Or, we can give you the blank printing drawings in the sizes/types you choose and ask you to resend them back to us after you design them.
Finalize: We will adjust the design/drawing based on Step 3 or 4, and then you will confirm it after carefully checking.
Samples: We can issue the printing samples(if needed).
Production: We will arrange the mass Production on time under our agreement.
Finished: Products finished and arranged for export to you based on the contract or agreement.

Cold Beverages Only

Suffice it to say, that biodegradable transparent cups are perfect vessels for cold beverages, but there is no provision for hot liquid. High temperatures would eventually affect these cups in such a way that they either become distorted or lose their shape. A coffee shop may serve iced coffee, cold juices, smoothies and soft drinks, but hot teas or coffees are out of the question.

Usage Scenarios

Compostable Plastic Cups PLA

Coffee Shops and Cafes Great cups for iced coffee, tea, and cold brew drinks. As the name implies, these biodegradable clear plastic cups are perfect for making any beverage business more appealing as they bring out the clear plastic beverage cups.
Juice and Smoothie Bars Clear biodegradable transparent cups will enable smoothie juice bartenders to present to their customers smoothie juice in a more attractive and appetizing manner because people will eat with the eye first before tasting.
Сatering and Events When it comes to event catering, festivals, and outdoor activities, there are no cheap alternatives: single-use biodegradable PLA cups are environmentally friendly and do not create waste from plastic disposals.
Fast Food Chains Fast food and quick-service restaurants wishing to use environmentally acceptable ways of serving beverages must consider these biodegradable clear cups, strictly when meant for cold sodas and iced drinks.
Corporate Events and Conferences People often get offered biodegradable clear plastic cups at corporate events and this is an environmentally responsible move while also allowing businesses to be behind the times in terms of sustainability trends.

PLA Cups: Special Packaging Method

PLA cups special packing method — PLA cups’ special packing method

Perfect Packaging Solves the Problem of PLA Cups Not Being Resistant to High Temperatures

PLA cups are not heat-resistant. However, during container transportation, prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause the internal temperature of the container to reach 50-70°C. Therefore, our products require special packaging: each carton must have an insulated bag inside, and the entire container should be covered with a large thermal insulation bag to prevent the products from softening due to prolonged high temperatures.

Environmental Effects and Industry Developments

Sustainability is an ongoing trend and is prompting the food and beverage industry to look for greener packaging options. Biodegradable clear plastic cups are a great example of a product that allows the consumer to use disposable drinkware, in the center of waste and other concerns, but these do not have the burden of the plastic waste management systems. Businesses now choose to use Biodegradable PLA cups instead of the conventional use and throw cups which use petroleum-based plastics thus contributing positively toward minimizing plastic pollution.

Government and environmental institutions’ support in the growth of compostable products makes them ideal for businesses, hence Biodegradable transparent cups are also an ideal future product for any business. With an increase in awareness about ecology and the environment, consumers tend to lean more towards companies that embrace a green way of doing things. Biodegradable clear cups are one of the best options for promoting environmental initiatives of the companies and attracting the attention of environmentally concerned customers.

Summary

Environmental damage is a global concern, as natural degradation is growing in geometric proportions. In this aspect, It cuts down the use of several non-biodegradable plastic materials that one normally encounters this as polystyrene cups and plastic films. Bio-based and biodegradable disposable drinking cups are environmentally friendly and non-toxic owing to the use of cornstarch. In addition to the above features, there is also a wide variety of sizes of suction cups that are popular in restaurants and fast food services. Even though these biodegradable clear cups cannot withstand hot beverages, they are durable and have several custom options, making them ideal for cold, casual drink service.

FAQ（People Also Ask）

1’ What are biodegradable clear cups made of?

Biodegradable clear cups are typically made from PLA (polylactic acid), a transparent bioplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic.

2’ Are transparent PLA cups truly compostable?

Yes. Transparent PLA cups are certified industrially compostable and can break down into natural materials within 90–180 days under commercial composting conditions.

3’ Can biodegradable PLA clear cups be used for hot drinks?

No. PLA cups are designed specifically for cold beverages such as iced coffee, smoothies, and juice. They may deform or warp if exposed to high temperatures.

4’ Do PLA biodegradable cups come with lids?

Yes. Most manufacturers offer matching dome or flat PLA lids, creating a complete eco-friendly cold drink solution suitable for cafés, takeout, or catering.

5’ Where can I bulk order biodegradable clear PLA cups?

You can purchase them from eco-friendly packaging manufacturers or wholesale suppliers specializing in compostable foodservice disposables and private label solutions.

Packaging Insight: Why Bioleader® Biodegradable Clear PLA Cups Lead in Sustainable Beverage Packaging

What differentiates biodegradable clear PLA cups from conventional plastic?
Crafted from renewable plant-based materials like corn starch, PLA cups biodegrade in industrial composting environments, reducing plastic pollution and aligning with global plastic reduction mandates.
How do these cups maintain clarity and performance?
Bioleader’s clear PLA cups provide high transparency and durability, ensuring excellent cold beverage presentation without compromising structural integrity or user experience.
Why is certified compostability important for buyers?
These cups comply with ASTM D6400 and EN13432 certifications, guaranteeing compostability and adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks targeting single-use plastics.
What customization options enhance brand identity?
Clients can opt for custom logo printing to promote sustainability messaging, boosting consumer engagement and differentiating products in eco-conscious markets.
What should businesses consider for maximizing environmental impact?
Proper collection and industrial composting infrastructure are essential. Educating end users and coordinating with local waste management optimizes disposal and environmental benefits.

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