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

Achieve sustainability for your cafe in one click

Delivery time: 1 to 8 days

Original price was: $419.00.Current price is: $369.00.

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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We know how frustrating it is when you’ve ordered biocups that cannot be recycled or composted. Which is why we created Compostable Alt. cups and lids that are durable, super accessible and certified home compostable (AS5810) for that full circle moment.

  • Leak-proof
  • Consistent sizing and quality
  • 2 in 1 cups suitable for hot and iced drinks
  • non-soggy lids
  • Quick online ordering
  • Fast Aus-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

Most coffee cups cannot be recycled as they have a hidden plastic lining that makes them waterproof. Even the ‘compostable’ versions feature a bioplastic/PLA lining that requires industrial composting, only available to 8% of Aussies.

Included in the Starter Pack:

  • 1000 x8oz cups
  • 1000 x12oz cups
  • 2000 lids

Fast Facts on Our Home Compostable Coffee Cups and Lids:

  • Certified to Australian standards for home composting (AS5810) and commercial composting (AS4736) and to the European standards with TUV ok Compost HOME and INDUSTRIAL
  • Single wall cups made from a thicker paper board, suitable for both hot and iced drinks
  • Cup made of sustainably sourced paper pulp including a patented aqueous technology that prevents leaks
  • 8oz is 295ml to brim full and 12oz is 400ml to brim full
  • No plastic or bioplastic lining
  • Delivered in paper sleeves (not plastic)
  • Ban compliant in ALL States
  • made in China

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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!

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Why choose Compostable Alt.:

FeaturesOur Cups & LidsCompetitor Brands
Clear and simple disposal instructions❌ Confusing or no disposal advice
Cups and lids composted together❌ Lids often not compostable at home
Competitively priced❌ Higher prices, less value
Same cup for hot & cold drinks❌ Multiple cup and lid types = more cost and waste
FREE sustainability expertise❌ Sales rep focused on volumes
5-min online ordering, instant pricing❌ Pricing based on monthly volume
Delivered in paper sleeves, not plastic❌ Plastic-wrapped deliveries
Certified home compostable AS5810❌ Needs industrial composting (rare access)

 

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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Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
Nikkita Munns
Rated 5 out of 5
April 29, 2024
cant get better then these!
Love using these cups in our mobile coffee caravan!
Great quality, easy to use, quick shipping & they compost down beautifully!
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you Nikkita for your support! Let me know if you need anything
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Elise Parkhill
Rated 5 out of 5
April 8, 2024
Fantastic compostable gloves!
The compostable gloves are the best ones we have come across! they are an excellent quality, durable and the blue colour is also ideal!
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riley.bishop
Rated 5 out of 5
January 28, 2024
Greet products
The cups are all really good quality, they are reasonable prices keep up the good work.
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you for your support Riley! See you soon :)
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shop
Rated 5 out of 5
November 16, 2023
These cups are exactly what we wanted and can affordably be branded with the use of a logo stamp. Home compostable means we can feel good about servin...More
These cups are exactly what we wanted and can affordably be branded with the use of a logo stamp. Home compostable means we can feel good about serving our customers in takeaway cups.
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shop
Rated 5 out of 5
November 16, 2023
Great lids
We love these lids at our cafe in Gilgandra, NSW. So great to be able to provide a full home compostable and biodegradeable solution to the local comm...More
We love these lids at our cafe in Gilgandra, NSW. So great to be able to provide a full home compostable and biodegradeable solution to the local community and reduce our waste.
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tasorganiccoffee.com
Rated 5 out of 5
August 4, 2023
setting the benchmark in sustainability
We love working with Compostable alternatives to be able to offer our certified organic coffee in fully legit cups and lids which don't harm the plane...More
We love working with Compostable alternatives to be able to offer our certified organic coffee in fully legit cups and lids which don't harm the planet or require a (often absent) facility to disintegrate! We're absolutely stoked that Tasmanian Organic Coffee Co is the first business using actually home compostable cups IN TASMANIA!
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jackson bolton
Rated 5 out of 5
January 26, 2023
The coffee chief
Amazing product with great service and for a good cause. Thanks guys for your help so far
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you Jackson! We will come to visit at some point ;)
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Bonnie
Rated 5 out of 5
January 22, 2023
Grass straws
We've been following these guys We loved their products!
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jackson bolton
Rated 5 out of 5
November 12, 2022
The coffee chief
Great compostable cups. Use them for my coffee kart business
Reply from Alexis:
Thank you for your support Jackson! Send us pictures if you wish to be featured.
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helen
Rated 5 out of 5
September 12, 2022
Really good product
A really good product, thicker so no need to double cup for long blacks. Have compostable symbol and its written on the cups so easier to dispose of. ...More
A really good product, thicker so no need to double cup for long blacks. Have compostable symbol and its written on the cups so easier to dispose of. Look great and have been well received by our barista's and customers. Takes about 7 days to receive an order too
Reply from Alexis:
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. In order to get your delivery quicker we will advise you to pay via credit card not bank transfert. Delivery is s...More
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. In order to get your delivery quicker we will advise you to pay via credit card not bank transfert. Delivery is sent when payment is received. I went to the Barossa farmer market ;) thank you for you support
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helen
Rated 5 out of 5
September 12, 2022
Great product
the lids are thicker than the Biopak lids and have compostable on them. There is no mistaking these for plastic lids! Well packaged, 1,000 to a box an...More
the lids are thicker than the Biopak lids and have compostable on them. There is no mistaking these for plastic lids! Well packaged, 1,000 to a box and arrive within 1 week of ordering
Reply from Alexis:
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. In order to get your delivery quicker we will advise you to pay via credit card not bank transfert. Delivery is s...More
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. In order to get your delivery quicker we will advise you to pay via credit card not bank transfert. Delivery is sent when payment is received. I went to the Barossa farmer market ;) thank you for you support
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helen
Rated 5 out of 5
September 12, 2022
Really good product
We like these cups, they feel great, are a bit thicker than the Biopak ones we were using before and have compostable written on them clearly! The fac...More
We like these cups, they feel great, are a bit thicker than the Biopak ones we were using before and have compostable written on them clearly! The fact they are thicker means no double cup for long black coffees either!
From order to delivery - about 1 week.
Reply from Alexis:
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. In order to get your delivery quicker we will advise you to pay via credit card not bank transfert. Delivery is s...More
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. In order to get your delivery quicker we will advise you to pay via credit card not bank transfert. Delivery is sent when payment is received. I went to the Barossa farmer market ;) thank you for you support
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The warehouse will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026. During this time all deliveries will be on pause.

To ensure you receive stock before Christmas, we recommend placing your order by Monday 15 December 2025, as delays can occur during the holiday season.