8oz + 12oz Starter Pack: Home Compostable Coffee Cups and Lids + Free Shipping

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Delivery time: 1 to 8 days
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$419.00

2 x 1,000 home compostable lids 90mm

$98.00
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1,000 home compostable 8oz cups

$74.00
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1,000 home compostable 12oz cups

$74.00
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Cafes owners, we know how frustrating it is when you’ve done all the hard work to try to make your business fully sustainable and you keep getting let down by these fake alternatives that cannot be recycled or composted. That’s why we created Compostable Alt. cups and lids that are durable, super accessible and certified home compostable for that full circle moment. Most takeaway coffee cups are only commercially compostable and end up in landfill. We’ve fixed this by manufacturing a product than can be composted by anyone without relying on perfect waste infrastructure.

  • Certified home compostable (AS5810)
  • No plastic or bioplastic lining
  • Durable and leak-proof: behaves like a normal cup
  • Tasteless, non-soggy fibre lids
  • Fast, reliable Australia-wide shipping

“We are so proud to use Compostable Alternative products in our cafe. Marion & Alexis work with integrity to create truly sustainable products, and passionately educate customers about how to make a difference. Not to mention, they are fantastic to work with. Our customers at Cup Of Chino love composting their cups too!” – Azana

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Katelynn McInnes
Rated 5 out of 5
August 12, 2025
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Great product for customers and the environment
We started using Compostable Alt products from the beginning and we don't regret a thing! From coffee cups to takeaway food containers, everything is ...More
We started using Compostable Alt products from the beginning and we don't regret a thing! From coffee cups to takeaway food containers, everything is high quality and fits with out sustainability principles. We won't consider using anything else, and recommend them to other cafe owners we meet
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you Katelynn for your kind word! Send us a picture of the products in action to get 5%OFF ;)
Josh
Rated 5 out of 5
June 21, 2025
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Work just as well as plastic straws
These work just as good as plastic straws, except when you throw them out they break down naturally and don’t take 450 years to decompose.
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The Coffee Nook
Rated 5 out of 5
May 5, 2025
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Great lid!
We have been using these cold flat lids for over 6 months now and they always work perfectly. It is so convenient to have a lid that we can use with o...More
We have been using these cold flat lids for over 6 months now and they always work perfectly. It is so convenient to have a lid that we can use with our normal hot coffee cups as well, I would definitely recommend using them!
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you Maddaline :)
4-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
Angus & Steph Deane
Rated 5 out of 5
December 2, 2024
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Our Customers Love Them
Lots of our customers have come up to tell us how much better these cups are to others they have tried. We use them for iced drinks as well with th...More
Lots of our customers have come up to tell us how much better these cups are to others they have tried.

We use them for iced drinks as well with the cold cup lids.
Reply from Alexis:
Glad you and your customers love the products :) Thank you
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The Coffee Nook
Rated 5 out of 5
December 2, 2024
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Great Bag!
This is a really affordable, great paper bag. Great feel and strength and it looks nice too - it doesn't have that plastic, shiny look that some do. W...More
This is a really affordable, great paper bag. Great feel and strength and it looks nice too - it doesn't have that plastic, shiny look that some do. Will definitely be switching to these bags permanently!
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you for your feedback Maddaline :)
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Most cafes discover the hard way that not all “compostable” cups are equal.
Many cups contain a hidden plastic or PLA lining and require industrial composting – only available to 8% of Australians. In regional and city cafes alike, that means they still end up in landfill.

Our cups are different. They’re designed to be composted at home, behave like a normal cup in service, and remove the guesswork for both cafes and customers.


What’s included in the Starter Pack

  • 1000 × 8oz cups

  • 1000 × 12oz cups

  • 2000 matching fibre lids


Why cafes choose these cups

These cups are made for cafes who want something that actually makes sense.

They’re home compostable, don’t have a bioplastic lining, and still behave exactly like a normal cup. You don’t notice the difference when you’re using them and they do the job they’re supposed to do.

Customers like that they’re easy, accessible, and that people don’t have to rely on perfect waste systems to do the right thing. Even if customers can’t compost at home, it still makes them more aware of where the cup should go.

They’re also locally supplied, not from a no-name supplier, and there are real people behind the product who actually care about fixing issues when they come up. Customers value being able to send a text, get a response, and know it’s being handled, not chasing a faceless supplier.


Fast Facts on Our Home Compostable Coffee Cups and Lids:

  • Certified home compostable (AS5810) and commercially compostable (AS4736)
  • Made from sustainably sourced paper pulp with leak-resistant aqueous technology
  • Single-wall, thicker board = suitable for hot and iced drinks
  • 8oz = 295ml (brim full) | 12oz = 400ml (brim full)
  • No plastic or bioplastic lining
  • Delivered in paper sleeves (no plastic wrap)
  • Ban-compliant in all Australian states
  • Manufactured in China

Designed For Compostability:

The QR code on the cup takes your customers on a fun composting journey where they will learn about the benefits of composting and how to get started – showing them your are doing your bit for the environment!

How To Dispose of our Home Compostable Coffee Cups and Lids:

Even if this product can break down in the environment, we recommend proper disposal and never in the nature!

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> More information on compostable certifications

What is the most environmentally friendly disposable cup?
The best option is one that’s certified home compostable, made from sustainably sourced plant-based materials, and used with a matching compostable lid. Ours are designed to break down into healthy compost, not landfill waste or microplastics. Important to note: most 'compostable' cups and lids are only certified commercially compostable which means they cannot compost at home and require dedicated composting facilities and processing
How to tell if a cup is compostable?
Look for recognised certification logos like AS 5810 Home Compostable or AS 4736 Commercially Compostable either on the products itself or on the product page. If there’s no mention to a specific certification, it’s just marketing – and likely greenwashing. For example, you can see our certification logos on this page and via the QR code printed on our cups.
Are compostable cups actually compostable?
It depends on the certification they hold. Our cups are certified home compostable to the Australian AS 5810, meaning they fully break down in a home compost bin without needing industrial processing. Many cups labelled “compostable” only meet commercial standards (AS 4736) and won’t break down at home.
How long does shipping take?
All orders are dispatch within 24hrs from our warehouse in Adelaide. On average, customers receive their order within 1 to 8 days based on State of delivery. You will receive delivery notifications at every step of the process to help you track your order
How does your 14 days free trial guarantee work?
Once you received your order, you have 14 days to try the products and if they do not support you, we'll refund* your order. *excluding shipping fees
What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable?
1. Compostable: Breaks down into safe, non-toxic compost within a specific time frame, verified by certification. 2. Biodegradable: Just means it will break down eventually, could take years, and it may leave harmful residues. Compostable is the gold standard.
Do compostable cups go in recycling?
No. Compostable cups should never go in recycling bins. They’re designed to be composted so the compost can feed the soil to grow food and plants. They belong in a home compost or commercial compost facility. Traditional plastic lined cups are recyclable in some countries but in Australia, we lack the technology to separate the paper from the plastic component so if disposed of in recycling, they actually contaminate the recycling stream meaning an even smaller recycling rate.
Can I put compostable cups in my green council bin?
It depends on your council but most likely not as only 43 councils (out of 536) accept compostable packaging in the green bin. Check on your council's website as every council is different. If you decide to go with our cups, we have a complete listing of which councils accept (or not) compostable packaging in their green bin, via the QR code printed on the cup. Generally, many don’t accept any cups (even compostable ones) in green bins due to contamination concerns. Check your local guidelines, or better yet: start composting at home!
Do compostable cups have plastic lining?
Most cups have some kind of plastic or bioplastic lining. Our home compostable cups have no traditional plastic lining. Instead, we use an aqueous coating that’s certified to safely break down completely via a home compost bin or a worm farm.
How long does it take for a compostable cup to decompose?
In a healthy home compost, our cups are certified to break down in under 24 weeks. But we’ve ran multiple trials and seen them completely break down in as little as 7 weeks. Read more about the experiment we ran with Coolseats on the blog! The break down speed depends on temperature, moisture, and how active your compost system is.
There is no shipping option for my post code, how can I place an order?
If you cannot see a shipping option for your postcode, it does not mean we cannot deliver to your address. Please contact us at [email protected] for a delivery quote.

Shipping and Delivery Time:

  • Free delivery in the Adelaide region for order over $400.
  • Site-wide flat rate starting at $65 for SA, NSW, VIC, ACT (more details on shipping rates here)
  • All orders are shipped next business day

Delivery times:

  • SA: 1 to 3 business days
  • VIC, NSW & ACT: 2 to 5  business days
  • QLD, WA, NT & TAS: 4 to 8  business days

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