Guide To PLA-coated Paper Cups: Materials, Standards & Best Practices | Bioleader® Sustainable Packaging

Yes. Bioleader® supports OEM logo printing and private-label designs for 500-650ml square paper salad bowls. Buyers can provide AI, PDF, CDR, or clear logo files. White paper is usually better for sharp full-color printing, while kraft paper is suitable for natural, minimal, and eco-style branding.

Yes. Bioleader® 1200-1400ml square paper salad bowls with lids are suitable for salads, rice bowls, cold meals, takeaway meals, and prepared food programs. The food-grade paperboard structure, coated surface, rolled rim, and matching PP or PET lid options help improve stacking, handling, and transport performance.

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-SSK16 500ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm + Aluminum Foil Liner 148*131*46 mm 300 46 31 48 PE-SSK26 750ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm + Aluminum Foil Liner 148*129*60 mm 300 46 31 49 PE-SSK32 1000ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm + Aluminum Foil Liner 148*129*78 mm 300 46 31 51 Lid Options 148mm PP Flat Lid 6.5g 148mm 300 48 33 31.5 148mm PET Dome Lid 9g 148mm 300 47 33.5 31.5 148mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 148mm 300 68 32 48 PE-SSK36 1090ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm + Aluminum Foil Liner 168*145*65 mm 300 52 33 57 Lid Options 168mm PP Flat Lid 10g 168mm 300 54 32 36 168mm PET Dome Lid 11g 168mm 300 55 38 37 168mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 168mm 150 41 36 54 PE-SSK40 1200ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm + Aluminum Foil Liner 175*148*68 mm 300 54 36 58 Lid Options 175mm PP Flat Lid 10g 175mm 600 55 55 38 175mm PET Dome Lid 12g 175mm 300 57 38 37 175mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 175mm 150 38 38 56 PE-SSK44 1300ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm + Aluminum Foil Liner 184*161*70 mm 300 55 37 60 Lid Options 184mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 184mm 150 40 36 59 184mm PET Dome Lid 12g 184mm 300 58 40 34 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & Compostable) Product Features Feature Why It Matters Leakproof Bowl Structure The aluminum foil liner and coated paperboard help improve leak resistance for salads, mixed meals, noodles, curries, and saucy takeaway dishes. Better Oil and Moisture Barrier Compared with ordinary paper bowls, the foil-lined inner layer performs better against dressing, sauce, oil, and food moisture — PLA-coated paper cups. Suitable for Hot and Cold Meals These bowls can be used for salads, rice bowls, poke bowls, noodles, pasta, fruit, curries, and other takeaway meal applications. Smooth Premium Inner Surface The smooth aluminum foil liner gives the bowl a cleaner premium look while supporting better food-contact presentation.

Chile became the first country in Latin America to enact a nationwide plastic ban. The ban, introduced in 2018, initially targeted plastic bags, but it has since been expanded to include other single-use plastic products, including plastic cups — PLA-coated paper cups. As of now, Chile continues to lead in the region with efforts to eliminate plastic packaging and adopt more sustainable alternatives.

Several states in the United States, including California and New York, have taken early action in banning plastic packaging, particularly focusing on plastic food containers and cups — PLA-coated paper cups. California, for example, has enacted policies to eliminate single-use plastics in foodservice by 2030. New York has followed suit with its statewide ban on plastic bags, which is expected to expand to include food packaging in the near future. This blog highlights the top 5 sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic cups, offering businesses in Georgia and globally, practical solutions to comply with upcoming regulations.