Features of recyclable paper cups.

  Disposable paper cups are type of cups made of thick paper layer, which is a at the same time recyclable. They are designed to be used for hot beverages like tea, coffee as well as for cold non-alcoholic beverages like juice, water etc. They are lined with plastic or wax to prevent liquid from leakage out or soaking by paperlamination. These cups are unbreakable and are an ideal practical choice for take-away.

Content: 

 1. How are disposable paper cups made?

 2. Why are paper cups a better choice?

 3. What are the benefits of using disposable paper cups?

4. What are the disadvantages of disposable paper cups?

5. What are the differences between paper and plastic cups?

1) How are disposable paper cups made?

     Disposable paper cups are made from a special type of paper called "cupboard". It is hard and durable since it is made of several layers. The material must also be flexible enough to give it shape. The upper part of paper cups is round. This makes it easier to use the glass and helps to keep it in the right shape.

2) Why are paper cups a better choice?

   Paper cups are widely used in establishments like shopping centers, hospitals, offices, schools, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Compared to other cups, they have many advantages. Let's take a look at some of its benefits:

- Since it is made of paper, it is eco-friendly and recyclable. Unlike plastic and other materials, paper is easy to recycle, so paper cups can easily be crumpled. This makes them more compact, and the cups do not take up much space.

- It is biodegradable and usually does not contain any toxic substances.

- Versatility - Paper cups come in a variety of sizes and shapes. 

- It is safer than other materials and does not react chemically with any substance.

- It is lightweight - People can carry them around easily because they are light in weight. It also makes them easier to transport.

3) What are the benefits of using disposable paper cups?

- As they can be recycled, it leads to less waste in landfills and prevents deforestation.

- Unlike some other materials, it can be used easily and conveniently for hot drinks.

- It causes less damage to nature and prevents air pollution.

- Since they are made of paper, unlike ceramic and glass cups, paper cups does not break and they are cheap.

- It is cheaper than cups made of other material.

4) What are the disadvantages of disposable paper cups?

Along with the advantages listed above, there are also disadvantages of using paper cups.

- ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To prevent leakage, disposable paper cups are lined with a plastic or wax layer, which can make it difficult to recycle them.

5) What are the differences between paper and plastic cups?

- Paper is eco-friendly, biodegradable and recyclable. Plastic is non- biodegradable, and it takes 20-500 years them to decompose.

- While plastic can be recycled maximum 2-3 times, paper can be recycled 6-7 times.

- Harmful particles separated from the plastic during recycling can contaminate the product. It is almost impossible to encounter such a problem when recycling paper.

- Unlike plastic cups, paper cups can easily be used for hot drinks.

- While paper cups cause almost no harm to nature during production and processing, the same cannot be said about plastic cups. According to a study on the environmental impact of paper cups, the production and transportation of paper cups together with the holder causes the production of about 0.11 kilograms of CO2 per cup, and plastic about 3 kilograms of CO2. ​​​​​​​

About 500 billion plastic cups are end up in landfields every year. That means every person on the planet throws away about 71 plastic cups in a year. To overcome this problem, which harms nature and human health, it is necessary to switch to cups produced from more harmless materials such as paper, bamboo and sugar cane.