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Disposable Coffee Cups Certified Home Compostable

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.

Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups Features:

Certified to Australian standards for home composting (AS5810) and commercial composting (AS4736) and to the European standards with TUV ok Compost HOME and INDUSTRIAL
Cup made of sustainably sourced paper pulp including an aqueous barrier technology that makes them waterproof
Available in six sizes: 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 8oz+/10oz, 12oz and 16oz
No plastic or bioplastic lining
Delivered in paper sleeves (not plastic)
Ban compliant in ALL States
Single wall cups made from a thicker paper board, suitable for both hot and iced drinks
Check out our hot fibre lids and cold fibre lids options. We also have a dedicated exclusive 16oz Tropical cold cup option
Great customer experience and user feedback
Not harmful to wildlife or the ecosystem
Origin: 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!

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

Why choose Compostable Alt.:

Features	Our Cups & Lids	Competitor 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)

12 reviews for 90mm Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups

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prue.mccredden

Rated 4 out of 5

July 30, 2024

Great Cups

I have been using these cups for a while now and I love them. I have had positive feed back from customers about how good they are and how good they a...More
I have been using these cups for a while now and I love them. I have had positive feed back from customers about how good they are and how good they are to drink from, and customers love that they are compostable. I love the quick delivery and the reasonable price per cup.. great value for money. Thanks for an awesome product.☕️

Reply from Alexis:

Hi Prue, Thank you for supporting us from the beginning.

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How To Dispose of our Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups:

Home compost (and read why composting your cup actually matters here)
FOGO*/Green kerbside bin where accepted
Dedicated cup recycling program
Backyard burial
Landfill bin

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

*Food Organics and Garden Organics

> More information on compostable certifications

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.

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.

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 logo, 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.

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.

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.

What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable?

* Compostable: Breaks down into safe, non-toxic compost within a specific time frame, verified by certification. * Biodegradable: Just means it will break down eventually, could take years, and it may leave harmful residues. Compostable is the gold standard.

Can I put compostable cups in my green council bin?

It depends on your council. If you decide to go with our cups, we may have a complete listing of which councils accept (or not) compostable packaging in their green bin, via the QR code. 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 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.