Top Use Cases For Compostable Plastic-free Paper Cups | Bioleader® Insights

Our bagasse food trays are 100% compostable trays and biodegradable trays. They decompose naturally within a few months, reducing the burden on landfills and supporting circular waste management practices. Customers increasingly value this attribute, aligning their purchasing decisions with eco-friendly initiatives.

Yes — compostable plastic-free paper cups. Bulk wholesale options are widely available, including customization services such as logo embossing, custom-printed sleeves, or private label packaging—ideal for restaurants, cloud kitchens, airlines, and catering businesses.

These trays are typically made from sugarcane bagasse, kraft paper, aluminum, or plastic (PP or PET) , compostable plastic-free paper cups. Eco-friendly versions are made from compostable materials like molded fiber or PLA, offering sustainable alternatives to plastic foam trays.

Water-based coated paper cups are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic-coated cups. The key difference lies in the coating used. Traditional plastic-coated paper cups use polyethylene (PE), a petroleum-based plastic, which makes them non-biodegradable and difficult to recycle. On the other hand, water-based coated cups are free from plastic and use water-soluble materials, making them biodegradable and compostable under the right conditions. The shift to water-based coatings is a response to increasing environmental concerns about plastic pollution. Water-based coatings not only reduce plastic waste but also align with global trends toward sustainability and compliance with plastic bans in various countries.

Yes, water-based coated paper cups are biodegradable. The water-based coating is made from natural, non-toxic materials that break down in composting environments. Unlike plastic-coated cups, which may take centuries to decompose, water-based cups can decompose naturally in a short amount of time when disposed of correctly. While water-based paper cups are compostable, they require proper composting facilities to ensure they break down as intended , compostable plastic-free paper cups. In areas lacking composting infrastructure, these cups may still end up in landfills, which could delay their decomposition.