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When purchasing plastic cups, there are many things to take into account. Two things to consider are whether they are made of paper or plastic and whether they are recyclable and reusable. How they are packaged should also be taken into account. Finally, we will consider their safety and cost-effectiveness.

Paper vs plastic

Hot drinks are frequently served in disposable cups or disposable plastic cups with logo, which come in a variety of materials. Others are made from wax and resins derived from plants, while some are lined with plastic. Each has advantages and disadvantages.


The carbon footprint of the reusable plastic cup is smaller than that of the paper cup. The production, distribution, and disposal of paper products all require more energy. Due to this, there is more waste sent to landfills.


Paper cups use more water than plastic cups do, but plastic cups can be recycled. Water is used in many steps of the production of a paper cup. For instance, producing insulation for a paper cup requires more water than producing insulation for a plastic cup.


By 2020, it is predicted that 245 billion paper cups will have been used globally. These are mostly made of recycled paper. However, if they are covered in wax or petrochemical products, the majority of paper cups cannot be recycled.


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Biodegradability

Plastic cups made of biodegradable material decompose in a controlled setting. This means that the cup will decompose in a small area, like a garden or a landfill.


An innovative replacement for conventional plastic cups made of petroleum is the compostable plastic cup. It offers a more sustainable substitute for plastic cold and hot cups. In a commercial composting facility, they take at least 180 days to decompose, but at home, it may take up to a year.


If paper cups are made from plant waste, they can also be biodegradable. Hemp from Mauritius served as the paper cup feedstock in this study. Another eco-friendly idea is to make paper cups out of fruit peels.


Hemp from Mauritius is a lignocellulosic biomass that is not wood. In Mauritius, hemp grows naturally as a non-food crop. It can be composted, unlike wood, and is not regarded as harmful.


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