If you’re in a coffee shop, you’re probably drinking from a paper cup. Paper coffee cups have become more popular as people have become more aware of environmentally friendly alternatives and the health effects of packaging items. According to studies, the use of paper cups will continue to rise. Why? Biodegradable packaging is preferred over all other options by customers.
Other paper packaging goods were available as a result of the popularity of paper coffee cups. Ice cream paper cups, popcorn boxes, paper coasters, coupon cups, and take-out containers are all available now.
Paper Cups Safety
There have been questions about the safety of paper coffee cups as well as their influence on the environment. The difficulty of recycling paper coffee cups has been identified as a major barrier in research. They point out that paper cups have an inner plastic lining that is hazardous and difficult to disintegrate, making them an unsuitable packaging option. However, the claim that paper cups are dangerous is false. The inner film coating on paper cups varies. They can be coated in PLA or PE. PLA raw ingredients, which are made up of sugar cane and maize starch, have no BPA or other dangerous chemicals to which customers may be exposed. PLA is now used as the primary by-product in many food packaging items because of its safety and affordability.
Environmental Impact
PE, or polyethylene-coated cups, are difficult to recycle because they might clog machines. They can, however, be recycled after being separated from other recyclables using a special procedure. PLA-coated paper coffee cups, on the other hand, are completely compostable. That is, they can go straight to compost pits and have no negative impact on the environment. As a result, the PLA coating has been applied to the double wall coffee cups. Why? PLA is made from corn starch, which is abundant in many countries. As a result, the packaging goods made from PLA are inexpensive and ideal for businesses and customers.
Businesses that use environmentally friendly packaging and products are already reaping the benefits of market dynamics. Coffee cafes and other outlets that use biodegradable paper coffee cups are examples of such enterprises. They also avoid using unpleasant coffee cups. Since the “go-green” movement began, the food and product packaging business has changed dramatically. Businesses that stay focused and recognize market shifts in coffee cups and food packaging will always have an advantage.