6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups

A simple, honest product that does what it says.

Delivery time: 1 to 8 days

From: $99.00

 

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 misleading and pricey “compostable” cups that cannot be composted where you are. 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 designing and 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, home compostable fibre lids available here
  • Same size lid on our 8 to 16oz
  • Fast, reliable Australia-wide shipping

Available from 4oz to 16oz, our certified home compostable disposable coffee cups (AS5810) are suitable for hot and cold drinks, feature clear disposal instructions and come wrapped in paper sleeves, not plastic!

“An amazing company that not only produces quality products, but is promoting and supporting sustainability in the cafe industry. We highly recommend Compostable Alternatives for all disposable coffee cups and packaging.” – Katelynn

“Wonderful service and product. In a landscape full of “fake green” folk we found this mob to be our best option. Products and prices on point. We did local next day pick up in ADL and was super simple. No brainer. 5🌟 ” – Adam

LIMITED OFFER: New customers get free shipping on their first order over $400 

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 Australia and even in cities, 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.


Why cafes choose our disposable coffee 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 Disposable Coffee Cups and Lids:

  • Certified home compostable (AS5810, TUV ok Compost HOME) and commercially compostable (AS4736, TUV ok Compost Industrial)
  • Made from sustainably sourced paper pulp with leak-resistant aqueous technology
  • Single-wall, made from premium thicker paperboard = suitable for hot and iced drinks
  • Brim full capacities: 4oz = 120ml | 6oz = 220ml | 8oz = 295ml | 10oz = 350ml | 12oz = 400ml | 16oz = 490ml
  • No plastic or bioplastic lining
  • Delivered in paper sleeves (no plastic wrap)
  • Ban-compliant in all Australian states
  • Manufactured in China.
  • Our Australian made range is available here.
  • Aussie-made customised cups starts at 16,000 units, click here for more infos.

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!

13 reviews for 6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups

  1. 6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    coffee-1350
    Rated 5 out of 5
    March 11, 2026
    Amazing. They are in distinguishable from my old cups but with the added value of being completely compostable. We recently had a booking come up in t...More
    Amazing. They are in distinguishable from my old cups but with the added value of being completely compostable. We recently had a booking come up in the van that ment we would be making coffee for a entire 3 day music festival. The thought my coffee cups would be spread around a field was to much. I came across these guys and am very impressed. We went through the entire starter pack for the festival and ordered more straight away.
    Reply from Alexis:
    Thank you Jade for your support!
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    Katelynn McInnes
    Rated 5 out of 5
    August 12, 2025
    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 ;)
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    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    Angus & Steph Deane
    Rated 5 out of 5
    December 2, 2024
    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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    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
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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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    Tracey Pate
    Rated 5 out of 5
    June 7, 2024
    Genuinely compostable, genuinely good.
    At SLOW Wombat we make our product and packaging choices based on our sustainability principles. We swapped to Compostable Alternatives and are deligh...More
    At SLOW Wombat we make our product and packaging choices based on our sustainability principles. We swapped to Compostable Alternatives and are delighted we did. The products keep getting better and better.
    Reply from Alexis:
    Thanks, Tracey, for your support all along!
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    The Coffee Nook
    Rated 5 out of 5
    May 30, 2024
    Excellent cups
    An excellent quality cup that I have been using for months and have never ever had any leakages or issues sealing the lid. A truely superior product o...More
    An excellent quality cup that I have been using for months and have never ever had any leakages or issues sealing the lid. A truely superior product on the market and very affordable. I can’t recommend these guys enough and love the positive impact they are having on the industry and the environment. Real game changers!!!
    Reply from Alexis:
    Merci Maddaline :) Let me know if you need anything!
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    6-16oz 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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    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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    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    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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    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    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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    6-16oz Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups photo review
    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
    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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How To Dispose of our Home Compostable Disposable Coffee Cups:

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

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 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.
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?
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.
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 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.

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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