Cereplast, Solo Cup Co., and MeadWestvaco have teamed up to develop biodegradable coated paper that can be manufactured into disposable cups suitable for composting. Until now, the firms say, the ...

In recent years, paper cups have evolved from being just a tea and coffee serving option to becoming a symbol of ...

This is because paper cups are often coated in a layer of polylactic acid, otherwise known as PLA. It’s a bioplastic and is touted as a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic.

Most paper cups actually contain plastic to keep them from getting soggy. This might make them better at holding water but it also means they break down slowly and contribute to the tsunami of ...

Paper manufacturer Moorim said Tuesday it is the first South Korean company to receive a biodegradable certification from a European institution for its paper cup products. The company’s ...

"Biodegradable variants of paper cups with produced with waterproof linings have been produced from sources such as sugarcane, corn, or potatoes. These products are making significant inroads in ...

The joint research team of Dr. Oh Dongyeop and Dr. Kwak Hojung of KRICT and Professor Park Jeyoung of Sogang University have developed eco-friendly paper straws that are 100% biodegradable ...

While Joey Cups checks out biodegradable options and biofoams made from mushrooms, his chain made some headway by reducing the foam in its medium-sized cups by more than 10 percent, the Globe said.

Paper manufacturer Moorim said Tuesday it is the first South Korean company to receive a biodegradable certification from a European institution for its paper cup products. The company’s ...