No Plastic Cups In Practice: A Comprehensive Case Study | Bioleader® Insights

Yes. Manufacturers typically offer wholesale bulk orders with custom printing, embossing, or private label packaging. This makes them ideal for restaurants, cloud kitchens, food trucks, and catering services looking to enhance brand presentation , no plastic cups.

Yes, they fully decompose in 90–120 days under industrial composting conditions.

Yes, many takeaway containers—especially those made from sugarcane bagasse or microwave-safe plastics—are designed to withstand high temperatures. Always check the specific material to ensure safe reheating.

Water-based coated paper cups are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic-coated cups. The key difference lies in the coating used — no plastic cups. 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 , no plastic cups. 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 more recyclable than plastic-coated ones. Since the coating is made from water-soluble materials, the paper can be easily separated from the coating during recycling processes. In contrast, plastic coatings complicate recycling, as they are difficult to separate from paper fibers. While recyclable, water-based paper cups still need to be processed in facilities equipped to handle them. Businesses should ensure their local recycling infrastructure supports the recycling of these cups to fully realize their environmental benefits.