PLA Compostable Clear Cups for Cold
Our PLA compostable clear cups are an option for those who seek international and conscientious approaches instead of standard plastic cups. These compostable cold cups are made from biodegradable sources and possess the same clarity and strength as conventional plastic cups with fewer harmful environmental effects. Tws PLA clear cups are manufactured for this purpose and are easy to dispose of or get composted away in industrial setups.
What is 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
PLA Compostable Cups: Lid Types
| Item | Capacity | Weight (gram) | Product Size | Carton /QTY | Carton size (CM) | Cube | ||||
| Top(mm) | Bottom(mm) | Hight(mm) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||
Material: PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Concerning the above line, Polylactic Acid is the major component of our PLA clear cups. Corn and sugarcane are renewable plant sources out of which Polylactic acid is made out of corn and sugarcane is classified as bioplastics. In contrast to oil or petroleum-based plastics, PLA does not persist in the environment and degrades in a composting medium by microbial action to carbon dioxide, water, and organic matter. Hence, these PLA compostable products can be utilized in more effective ways that help in addressing the plastic menace.
Features and Benefits
- Compostable and Eco Friendly
Our Compostable clear cups although made with paper are still paper cups suitable for being composted in industrial composting. This is better where the west is in the sense it is a direct solution to the problem of high plastic cup usage among the population which is prone to polluting the environment.
- Crystal Clear Cold Drinks
These PLA cold cups are as clear as glass, insulating the foamy aspect of the drinks, which the customers are able to see clearly through. Suitable for serving cold beverages such as iced coffee, smoothies, and fruit juices especially.
- Flexible Sizes Available
Our PLA cups compostable are also available in many sizes cups as 8oz, 9oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, 20oz, 24oz, and lastly 32 oz. In whatever amount, be it a small or large drink or any cold drink, you want to serve, the right size for your serving is available.
- Print on Demand for Your Business Needs
For marketing purposes, these compostable cups clear can have business logos or other images imprinted on the cups, helping organizations market themselves without hurting the environment. Ordering cups with custom printing helps to advertise the business with eco-friendly packaging materials.
- Rugged Cups with a Purpose
These PLA compostable cups are created for everyday usage and thus do not leak or break when used by the correct instructions. Their toughness makes them perfect for use in busy café, high traffic events such as expos and trade shows.
Available Sizes
Our PLA clear cups come in one of the parameters of different sizes: 8oz for small size beverages, 9oz and 10oz for medium cups, then 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, 20oz and 24oz for larger cups, and finally 32oz for oversized drinks.
This variety ensures that our compostable cold cups will be able to cater for all the serving requirements of your business irrespective of the size and the type of drink ordered.
Customization Options
A specific aspect of our PLA cups compostable that stands out is the urge to brand it with your business contact or logo. This implies attractive eco-friendly protection for the products at the cost of the company and the benefits the customers reap. Branding is portrayed as a necessity that improves the recognition of the business or the products but improperly portrays the use of imports.
How to Customize Logo/Colour Printing?
We supply OEM/ODM custom logo/1-4 colors printing based on MOQ：50,000pcs each:
Printing Area: 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 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 export to you based on contract or agreement.
Cold Beverages Only
It is very crucial to observe that, PLA compostable cups are made for cold liquids only. They are not resistant to heat and will soften under high temperatures. Thus, these PLA cold cups are very appropriate for cold drinks including ice but they should not be used with hot liquids. Also, in the case of transportation especially of those containers which may be subjected to heat, special insulation packaging has to be used since temperatures as low as 50-70 degrees Celsius may lead to softening of the cup.
Usage Scenarios
- Cafés and Coffee Shops
These composite cold cups are ideal for latte and iced tea and other iced drinks. In their support, the drinks look clear, which makes them more inviting and helps in marketing.
- Restaurants and Takeaway Services
For restaurants that offer takeout and delivered services, our PLA cold cups are strong enough for cold drinks and provide a suitable insulation level. They are durable enough to be transported without spilling.
- Events and Catering
When it comes to organizing green events and catering, these PLA clear cups help cut down plastic usage efficiently with an elegant option of serving cold beverages.
- Juice Bars and Smoothie Shops
Use our PLA cups for your juices and slushes; encourage customers to drink from a cup that accumulates this smaller, ubiquitous source of trash in a way consistent with your message of eco-friendliness.
PLA Cups: Special Packaging 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.
Sustainability and Industry Trends
Thus, as people become more aware of environmental issues, the need to provide more sustainable products such as clear biological tubs is increasing. There is an increasing recognition among the business community about the need to cut down settlement of plastic waste and do more in the circular economy. So by selecting PLA clear cups, you are making the best decision and have become part of a rising trend of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Consumers are more and more eco-friendly and therefore in synthesis offering products that are PLA compostable helps to meet the expectations while commercializing the weed as a sustainable brand.
Conclusion
Our PLA cold cups clear is a resource considerate, survivor-centered and adaptable for any business interested in reducing their impacts on the earth. They are available in different sizes and for internal branding, some neat custom clear compostable cold cups are simply the best for cold beverages and their serving. Though not primarily for hot drinks, they can still hold their quality and performance with adequate wrapping while in transit. They are PLA cups compostable which also helps in fostering a better plastic providing a solution to the waste problems while reinforcing your brand image as being competitive and in favor of sustainability.
