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Plastic-Free Paper Cups

The phade Paper Cup Has a Canola-Based Lining

— April 7, 2023 — Eco
The disposable hot beverage cup is notoriously difficult to recycle given its plastic-lined design, which is something the phade paper cup is here to help change. The cup features a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) lining in place of plastic that has been deceived from fermented canola oil to prioritize a compostable and marine-biodegradable design. The single-use cup could thus be broken down into compost in a matter of months from home or through municipal programs to maximize its sustainability profile.

WinCup Chief Executive Officer Brad Laporte commented on the phade paper cup saying, "Finally, there’s a paper cup that is both truly sustainable and effective for hot beverages. phade cups are the first in the world to bring the groundbreaking benefits of PHA into this significant category, allowing the phade cup to naturally biodegrade in a matter of months in compost.”
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Paper Cups - The use of PHA lining from fermented canola oil to make disposable hot beverage cups compostable offers opportunities for a more sustainable paper cup industry.
2. Biodegradable Materials - The development of materials like PHA from renewable sources creates opportunities for the use of more efficient, eco-friendly and biodegradable materials across numerous industries.
3. Circular Economy - The use of compostable paper cups and other eco-friendly products provides opportunity for companies to develop sustainable and circular business models that offer positive environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service Industry - The phade paper cup has potential in the food service industry as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional disposable cups.
2. Paper Cup Industry - The adoption of PHA lining in the paper cup industry as an alternative to plastic lining can offer a sustainable solution to the industry's waste management problem.
3. Packaging Industry - The use of biodegradable materials in packaging can offer the packaging industry a more sustainable solution to their waste problem and create a sustainable market for them.
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