(Environmental Protection Department Green Tableware Platform (Qualified supplier number C00008)

Start from 22-Oct-2024, the provision of single-use plastic tableware, including paper cups, cup lids and straws to dine-in customers or catering, is prohibited.
Paper cup is easily be ignored because traditional paper cups are coated with PE or PLA for which are banned for dine-in and catering; thus, the paper cup providers should use plastic-free paper cups.
To ensure paper cups are plastic-free, the purchaser should request the paper cup supplier to provide a valid certificate for which carry the supplier’s name on it. 

Water-based coated paper cups meet environmental standards for recyclability and plastic-free, making them ideal for the catering and beverage industry.

The surface of the paper cups is coated with a layer of eco-friendly water-based paint. Features:
• water-resistant
• safe, non-toxic and compliant with food contact material regulations
• suitable container for various drinks
• recyclable, which is both eco-friendly and practical
• can replace general plastic cups made of PP, PS and PET, or paper cups with PE, PLA, OXO-biodegradable coating

The water-based coated paper cups supplied by Artpack are certified by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and comply with the “Water-based Coated Paper Cup (including Water-based Coated Carton Paper” (T/CPA 001-2021) issued by the China Paper Association.

There are two types of water-based coating paper cup: Hot cup and Cold cup. Hot cup has coating at inner face, whilst cold cup has coatings at both inner and outer faces. The advantage of cold cup is to prevent the condensate water infiltrate into the cup body and makes the cup body become soft and collapse.

Artpack is good at printing technology. In view of the scarcity of plastic-free paper cup suppliers in the Mainland and large MOQ (minimum order quantity) required, it is difficult to meet the needs of small and medium-sized coffee shops and restaurants. In response to this market demand, Artpack has launched a new production line for water-based coated paper cups, providing 8oz and 12oz specifications, and catering for the needs of both hot and cold drinks.

The leakage issue of sugarcane paper cup lids is actually related to its international standard size. Sugarcane cup lids are not yet popular in the Mainland, so they mostly follow relevant international standards. However, the size of local paper cups is relatively small, so if you are not cautious enough, you may mistakenly think it is a problem with cup lid. Artpack provides paper cups and lids with international standard sizes. There is always one that suits you. Please rest assured to buy.