Buy Jaya 100% Compostable PLA Clear Cold Cup, 12-Ounce, 1000-Count CaseJaya 100% Compostable PLA Clear Cold Cup, 12-Ounce, 1000-Count Case Product Description:
- Environmentally friendly sugar-based Ingeo biopolymer from Natureworks
- Fully compostable within 90 to 120 days in commercial composting facilities
- Meets ASTM D6400 Compostable Plastic Standards
- Product is 100% USDA certified biobased product
- For cold beverages only
Product Description
Our clear fully compostable PLA products are made from corn, grown in the USA and available from Jaya by Stalkmarket. Almost indistinguishable from petroleum based plastics, The Jaya by Stalkmarket PLA clear cups and lids will degrade into water, carbon dioxide and organic material when properly composted.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By Cupcake
The problem with corn products is that corn is pretty intensive to farm, and corn products tend to eat a lot of energy in production. I don't know the complicated math you'd need to figure out the overall impact of producing these vs. producing plastic, or of composting these vs. recycling plastic. Conventional wisdom would suggest that a plant product will eventually break down in a landfill, while traditional plastics won't, so at least if they're both tossed, this seems a better option (but when you compare trashing these--since most people don't have access to a commercial composting facility in their community--to recycling plastics, much more common--it's a muddier question). And aside from the energy equation bottom lines, there are of course general concerns about the impact of the food supply/cost of diverting food crops for industrial/manufacturing use. I suspect that if the math were clearly favorable, the company would advertise it more vigorously.I live out in the country, so we don't have easy access to a basic recycling facility, much less a commercial composting facility (I doubt the average city-dweller does, either). These cups make more sense in areas with progressive composting programs (last year, I noticed many composting bins around urban public areas Denmark & Sweden). I suspect they won't readily compost in the lower temperatures of a backyard composter, but I'll toss them in and report back in a couple of months. :)One presumed advantage might be that, in the kitchen or landfill, they wouldn't leach the harmful chemicals plastics do. But then I'm not an expert on corn plastic & don't know if they contain anything iffy, so I can't increase my rating based on that possibility.In the meantime, if you're looking for a disposable glass, this one's at least good as any plastic glass. It's crystal clear and attractive, a good party bar choice.For an interesting Smithsonian article about the practical greenness of corn plastics visit the Smithsonian Magazine web site and search for "corn plastics."
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Creative Shopper
I must confess that I am not particularly a "green" person but I am trying my best to become more aware of the products I use and the implications each has on the environment. I live in a rural area where the shopping choices for disposable cups and paper products does not include biodegradable/compostable products. Also, my community does not have recycling or other environmental friendly options for trash. Nonetheless, I am hopeful my smarter purchases will at least encourage my family and friends to do the same.I am very satisfied with these cups. The 24-ounce size accommodates a lot of ice for a nice glass of tea, soda, or water--something important for those long, hot Mississippi summer days. While the cup is flexible--it gives when you squeeze it--it has enough strength to avoid breakage from the squeeze. It is by no means flimsy. There is a nice rolled lip on the top of the cup. Best of all, I've noticed no excessive sweating which is something that I really appreciate. Finally, the bottom of the cup has a ribbon of green with the words, "Compostable Made from Plants." This constant reminder on each cup will hopefully lead to conversations about the importance of being environmentally friendly with family, especially the grandchildren.These cups are from Stalkmarket. If you are looking for environmentally friendly disposable bowls and plates, check out Stalkmarket 10-Inch Heavy Duty Dinner Plate, 15-Count Packages (Pack of 12), Stalkmarket 7-Inch Dessert Plate, 35-Count Packages (Pack of 12), Stalkmarket 7-Ounce Bowls, 600-Count Case, Stalkmarket 16-Ounce Hot Soup Bowl, 500-Count Case. I've purchased these and am quite pleased with my purchases.I purchased these on the Subscribe and Save program and even though I wouldn't ordinarily purchase 1,000 cups at a time, I plan on sharing these with family and friends to encourage them to purchase "green" as well. Thanks Amazon for giving me the luxury of shopping for green products.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By S. J Parker
I used these cups for a group of people, asking them to tell me what they thought of them. The general opinion was that they weren't any different than most plastic cups. They are quite sturdy & have a nice look. I like the fact that they are biodegradable. I would like to see them made from something other than corn.
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