Recyclable Cups
Difference Between PE, PLA and Water-Based Coating Cups
We
like take away service, we enjoy the convenience of the current paper cups
bring to us and it had been an essential part of our life without any doubt.
But have you ever thought about that if the current paper cup we used is good enough for our environment?
What
we call “paper cup” is wrong as it mainly composed of paper+ polyethylene liner
inside.
Before
2021, the EU banned the use of disposable plastic products. Plastic packaging
used throughout the EU will be recyclable in 2023.
By 2025,
70% of plastic packaging in Australia will be recycled or composted, so
commodity packaging will contain 30% of the recycled material.
What is the difference between PE, PLA and Water-based
coating cups?
PE protective film, full name
Polyethylene, is the simplest polymer organic compound and the most widely used
polymer material in the world today. The PE protective film uses a special
polyethylene (PE) plastic film as the base material, and is divided into
high-density polyethylene protective film, medium-density polyethylene and
low-density polyethylene according to the density.
Polylactic
acid (PLA)
is a new type of biodegradable material, made from starch raw materials
proposed by renewable plant resources (such as corn).
• It has
good biodegradability and can be completely degraded by microorganisms in
nature within 1~1.5 years under specific conditions, and finally carbon dioxide
and water are generated without polluting the environment. This is very
beneficial to environmental protection and is recognized as an environmentally
friendly material.
• On the
other hand, based on the waste management hierarchy, compostable paper cup is
not the most economical option.
What can we do to find a balance?
• By adopting the new technology “Paper+ water-based coating” to achieve paper cup fully recyclable and re-pulpable.
• Cup
recyclable in the paper stream that it is the most developed recycling stream
around in the world.
• Save energy, reduce waste, develop a circle and sustainable future for our only one earth.
Dissociation
test of paper sheet
• Residual
flakes were found in sheets made from both PE- and PLA-coated paper cups, while
there were no film debris left in the hand made from water-based coating paper.
• Therefore, it is positive that water-based coating products are fully recyclable.
Film
removal test
• This
test was conducted with PE, PLA, and water-based coating cup.
• The
result proved outstanding re-pulpability of water-based coating products
COMPLIANCE
• Fully
comply with FDA & EU & GB food safety requirements
• The recyclability of the water-based paper sheet had been proved according to EN13430 “Requirements for packaging recoverable by material recycling”.
What
Products Can We Offer for You?
Hot Paper
Cup
• Single
side coated for hot drinks (coffee, tea, etc.)
• Available
size ranges from 4oz to 20oz
• Excellent waterproof and stiffness.
Cold Paper
Cup
• Double
side coated for cold drinks (Cola, juice, etc.)
• Available
size ranges from 12oz to 22oz
• Alternative for transparent plastic cup
Paper Bowl
• Single
side coated for noodle food, salad
• Available size
ranges from 760ml to 1300ml
• Excellent oil resistance
Paper
Bucket
• Single or
double side coated dry food (Fried chicken)
• Available size ranges from 65oz to 170oz
By using Recyclable paper cup to help build a
green and sustainable world. MVI-ECOPACK - 100% Plastic Free, Recyclable
& Re-pulpable Paper Cups