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Compare the coating. Find your cup.

Three coating options. The same great cups.
Choose the lining that fits your drinks, your operation and your local collection route.

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Compare cup linings and collection requirements. Cup photographs are illustrative.

PE coating

Polyethylene barrier lining

Compostable PLA lining

Plant-based PLA lining

Aqueous coating

Water-based barrier coating

LiningPolyethylene barrier lining
for hot and cold drinks.
Plant-based PLA lining
for hot and cold drinks.
Water-based barrier coating
for hot and cold drinks.
What to checkLocal cup collectionCommercial composting acceptanceLocal recycling acceptance
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PE coating

Polyethylene barrier lining

Lining
Polyethylene barrier lining for hot and cold drinks.
What to check
Local cup collection
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Compostable PLA lining

Plant-based PLA lining

Lining
Plant-based PLA lining for hot and cold drinks.
What to check
Commercial composting acceptance
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Aqueous coating

Water-based barrier coating

Lining
Water-based barrier coating for hot and cold drinks.
What to check
Local recycling acceptance
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Collection options depend on the cup specification and local facilities.

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Illustrative
samples

Before you choose.

A few things to think about before selecting your coating.

Your drink and cup format

Consider whether you need the cup for hot or cold drinks, and the format that works for your menu.

Your order quantity

Standard orders start at 1,000 cups. Aqueous options require 30,000 cups or more.

Your local collection route

Check which collection or composting options are available in your area.

Is coating the same as cup format?

No. Choose your cup construction and lining separately.

Choose the coating.
Make it yours.

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