As more and more people strive to reduce their reliance on plastic, the market for plastic-free coffee cups is growing. These cups are made from paper, and they are coated with a water-based dispersion barrier. This barrier helps to keep liquids from seeping through, making them ideal for coffee. Plus, they are fully compostable, so they won't end up polluting the environment.

The popularity of these cups is no doubt due to the growing awareness of the negative effects of plastic on the environment. Plastic is a non-biodegradable material that can take centuries to break down. It often ends up in landfills and oceans, where it can harm wildlife and contaminate water supplies.

Plastic vs water based

The main difference between a PE plastic lined cup and a water lined cup is that the PE plastic lined cup is not compostable. This means that, if it ends up in the environment, it will pollute the earth and potentially cause harm to animals. The water-based dispersion barrier on the other hand, is commercially compostable. This means that it will break down completely in a composting environment and will not release any harmful chemicals or pollutants into the air or soil.