Most disposable cups may look like paper, but they’re actually lined with a thin layer of plastic (usually PE or PLA) to make them waterproof. This plastic layer means they can’t be recycled with regular paper and, in most cases, don’t fully break down, even in composting facilities.

At Terra Sol, we use PHA lined cups, which are certified home compostable AS 5810 in all environments, no industrial composting required. It’s the future of sustainable takeaway cups.