1. Are these cups made of traditional plastic?
No. Traditional paper cups are lined with polyethylene (PE), a petroleum-based plastic that makes recycling difficult. These BioCups are lined inside and out with Ingeo™, a bioplastic derived from plant sources (like cornstarch), drastically cutting down greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
2. Can I use these cups for hot drinks like coffee or tea?
While the paper structure can technically handle warm temperatures, these are specialized cold paper cups. The dual-sided Ingeo™ bioplastic lining is optimized for cold environments and condensation control; it is not designed to withstand sustained high temperatures. For hot beverages, look for dedicated BioPak single-wall or double-wall hot cups.
3. Are these cups home compostable?
The cups themselves require industrial composting facilities (certified to AS4736 / EN13432) to break down efficiently. They are not rated for standard backyard compost heaps. However, you can match them with certified home-compostable sugarcane lids if you are aiming for a mixed-disposal venue workflow.
4. What size lids do I need to order for these 12oz cups?
These cups feature a standard 90mm rim diameter. You should search for any 90mm BioPak compatible lids, including 90mm sugarcane flat/dome lids or 90mm clear PLA/PET lids.
5. How many cups come in a bulk carton?
Each bulk carton contains a total of 1,000 cups, conveniently packed into 20 individual sleeves of 50 cups each for clean and easy inventory management.
