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- World Centric- Compostable Ingeo Cold Cups 16 oz.- 20 Count World Centric Ingeo Cold Cups hold up to 16 oz. of liquid. World Centric compostable cold cups are made from NatureWorks Ingeo, which is derived from plants grown in the USA. Even though they are as light and strong as plastic, they are fully biodegradable when composted. Are biodegradable For beverages below 110F Breakdown in 3-6 months F.A.Q.s What are biodegradable and compostable products? Biodegradable and compostable products are made from organic, natural materials like corn, reed grass and bagasse (sugar cane). These products come from annually renewable resources and are sustainably manufactured, non-toxic while in use and decompose back into the soil. What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable? Compostable Plastic is plastic which is "capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site as part of an available program, such that the plastic is not visually distinguishable and breaks down to carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass, at a rate consistent with known compostable materials (e.g. cellulose). and leaves no toxic residue." In order for a plastic to be called compostable, three (3) criteria must be met: Biodegrade - break down into carbon dioxide, water and biomass at the same rate as cellulose (paper). Disintegrate - the material is indistinguishable in the compost, that it is not visible and needs to be screened out. No Eco-toxicity - the biodegradation does not produce any toxic material and the compost can support plant growth. Biodegradable Plastic is plastic which will degrade from naturally occurring microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi etc. over a period of time. Note, that there is no requirement for leaving "no toxic residue", and as well as no requirement for the time it needs to take to biodegrade. What's wrong with plastic and Styrofoam? Plastic and Styrofoam are non-biodegradable, petroleum derived, stay in the environment for hundred to thousands of years and leach toxic substances into the groundwater. Approximately 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year in the USA alone, together with billions of Styrofoam and plastic cups, plates etc. Biodegradable products can, therefore, reduce landfill mass by as much as 30%. What's wrong with paper plates? Most paper disposable products are made from virgin wood fiber, which depletes natural forests and the eco-services that forests provide. In comparison, bagasse is a byproduct of sugar cane production, a readily renewable resource and widely grown all over the world. What is composting? Composting is breaking down organic material by bacteria, yeasts and fungi into healthy, fertile soil. What's the difference between composting and recycling? Composting involves the decomposition of organic material by bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Recycling is re-processing used materials to create new items. Recycling works by collecting used "waste," sorting the materials, breaking it down into basic components and then recreating new goods. Biodegradable products are compostable, while most plastics are recyclable. Paper can be either composted or recycled. Is composting a feasible alternative to landfills? Composting biodegradable plastic, along with other biodegradable waste, generates much-needed carbon-rich soil (humus) instead of filling up valuable land with waste. Compost amended soil can have beneficial effects by increasing water & nutrient retention in soil, reducing chemical inputs, (toxins, pesticides, etc.) and suppressing plant diseases. Many communities have large-scale centralized collection of yard waste and compostable material. (Please check with your community about options in your area or ask your waste disposal company.) Through composting, the problem of waste disposal could become the solution for low-input, sustainable agriculture. Sustainability Sustainability is the idea that civilization as a whole can act in a way that supp
- UPC # 814669010665
- Sustainability
- Size/Form 20 Count
Suggested Use: Best used for beverages below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. INGREDIENTS 100% compostable Ingeo, derived from plants. WARNINGS Store away from heat, hot surfaces and direct sunlight.
