Let's Talk About PLA Lined Bio Coffee Cups What are coffee cups made of? Most people think that disposable coffee cups are made of 100% paper. Not entirely true. While the main ingredient of a coffee cup is paper which forms the walls and base of the cup, it is no ordinary paper. It is actually lined with a coat of plastic which prevents hot liquid from penetrating through the cup and turning it useless.  Traditionally, disposable coffee cups were used by hospitals where maintaining personal hygiene and stopping the transfer of germs through shared utensils was of utmost importance. However, with an increasing takeaway culture the concept spread to fast food chains like McDonalds. Disposable coffee cups were useful since the customer could carry their drink outside and consume it at their own pace.  Why does a coffee cup pose problem? Coffee cups are traditionally lined with PE (Polyethylene), which is a petrochemical based coating of plastic used to prevent leakage in a disposable paper cup. PE plastics are made of oil which is generated from a non-renewable resource, fossils. In addition, extraction of oil leads to environmental degradation. Processes such as fracking (using high water pressure to extract oil from the deepest pools of Earth) has been a primary cause of groundwater pollution upon which many communities depend and acts as their source of drinking water.  Although PE is a recyclable material, most coffee cups end up in landfills and are never recycled. Also, very few waste management companies specialize in recycling coffee cups as they need to separate the plastic lining from paper in order to successfully recycle.  Is there a solution to this problem? YES! Bio Cups present themselves as a solution to the problem of plastic waste. Unlike traditional coffee cups, Bio Cups are lined with a PLA plastic coating. PLA (Polylactic Acid) plastic is made of plant-based renewable resources such as sugarcane starch and bamboo. As a result, PLA plastic is often hailed as an eco-friendly packaging solution for fast food restaurants, cafes and food businesses.  On the recycling front, the good news is- PLA lined Bio Cups are compostable!  That's right, these cups degrade and dissolve back into the soil after being exposed to certain conditions.  However, there is still a problem.  Many waste management composting facilities are unequipped in processing PLA plastics. Only a handful of facilities specialize in composting of degradable plastics.  In addition, due to lack of knowledge around PLA plastics and the question over whether they are recyclable or compostable, many bio cups are currently being packed into landfills. Or worse, they end up in standard recycling facilities and contaminate the traditional PE plastic pile rendering it unfit for recycling.  In light of the compostability of PLA Bio cups and it's advantage of being plant-based, we cannot deny that it is a positive step in environ...

Time: August 17-19, 2022 [Venue] Xiamen International Convention and Exhibition Center [Exhibition scope] Cross-border selection exhibition area: shoes and clothing bags, comprehensive sports goods, garden hardware auto accessories, furniture, building materials, sanitary ware and lighting, household daily consumer goods, 3C electronic and digital household appliances, maternal and infant toys and pet products, gifts, glasses and printing packaging, health, beauty and cosmetics. Cross-border platform and Integrated Service Provider Exhibition Area: B2B/B2C cross-border e-commerce platform, domestic and overseas retail e-commerce, independent station, cross-border e-commerce industrial park/comprehensive test area, agent operation, cross-border talent training, intellectual property rights, cross-border logistics, payment finance, insurance, legal consulting Cross-border Import Exhibition Area (International Exhibition Area) : imported maternal and child products, daily cosmetic products, food and beverage, consumer electronics, fashion products, etc [Exhibition highlights] Authority. This exhibition is the only high-level professional cross-border e-commerce exhibition co-sponsored by two authoritative institutions, China Chamber of International Commerce and Foreign Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, gathering resources of the national business system and trade promotion system. Specialization. The cross-border e-commerce Exhibition was organized by Hugo Cross-border, a comprehensive platform with the largest traffic entrance in the industry, covering 3.88 million accurate monthly live users and covering 80% of the cross-border sellers in China to ensure the quality and data of professional traders in the exhibition. With the support of Reed Huabo Exhibition (Shenzhen) Co., LTD., we can accurately reach professional exhibitors and visitors. Internationalization. China Chamber of International Commerce and Xiamen Representative Offices will invite foreign economic and trade institutions, embassies and consulates in China and nearly 100 overseas institutions to visit the venue. Special pavilions will be set up, including THE BRICS Pavilion, the Charming Japan Pavilion, the Special area for Independent Brands, the Alibaba Pavilion, the Amazon Ecology Pavilion and the Red Dot Design Award Special exhibition area, to fully display the latest achievements of international cross-border e-commerce. Strong brand. Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Newegg, Wish, Shopee and many other well-known cross-border e-commerce platforms gave full support, officially released the exhibition information, and widely invited sellers on the platform to participate in the on-site procurement. To promote success. More than 50 conferences and events, nearly 100 morning matchmaking events, cross-border talent selection events, Buy in BRICS, CCB, Xiamen trip and other special events were held. [Supporting activities] Series of activities 1. Only cross-border e-c...

Congrats! You've made the switch from single-use plastics to plant-based compostables. To make sure your packaging lasts for you and your customers, we've put together this easy care guide. PLA, or polylactic acid, is a polymer made from biomass such as corn or sugarcane. PLA is meant to break down and biodegrade while traditional plastics are meant to last forever. So, while your PLA packaging looks and feels like the typical plastic products, they need to be cared for differently because of the nature of the material. Keep them cool Temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit can warp your PLA products. Keep out of direct sunlight Store in air-conditioned storage space. Avoid hot kitchens or food truck storage Move the boxes to a cool location as soon as they are delivered Remember, PLA is designed to breakdown. Its important to avoid placing them in the type of conditions that promote disintegration. Consider Alternatives If you don't have a good location to store these items safely, we provide alternatives for many of our PLA containers. These alternative are still compostable, plant-based, and eco-friendly, but may work better if your storage is not temperature-controlled. Instead of PLA deli containers or salad bowls, use fiber bowls or paper bowls Instead of PLA straws, use paper straws Instead of PLA clamshells, use fiber clamshells Instead of PLA cold cups, use paper hot cups