Ever since the EU passed a directive that aims to reduce plastic consumption from 2021, the topic of plastic and plastic substitutes has been on everyone's lips.
One thing is certain: plastic waste accounts for a significant proportion of the waste produced worldwide and is a major environmental burden as it breaks down very slowly and with great difficulty. Although there are already regulations for the correct disposal of plastic waste in Germany, this is not yet the case in many other countries.
However, some event organizers or venues are already banning plastic altogether, which poses problems for many restaurateurs.
Although drastic bans on single-use plastic (such as drinking straws) are not expected until the resolution comes into force in 2021, there are already some alternatives to single-use plastic tableware, which is increasingly coming under fire.
On the one hand, reusable products, such as our MonsterTwisters, are increasingly recommended to replace single-use plastic. Because reusable cups are taken away by customers and seen as souvenirs, they ensure that waste is avoided and bans can be circumvented.
Another alternative that is intended to replace single-use plastic one-to-one is the recyclable plastic substitute PLA.
What is PLA?
PLA is an abbreviation for polylactide, colloquially known as polylactic acid, and is a so-called bio-plastic. The material is obtained from naturally occurring and renewable resources, such as corn starch, and is a substitute for conventional plastic. As the material is 100% compostable, it is a natural alternative to industrially produced plastic, which is difficult to recycle.
What are the advantages and differences to conventional plastic?
Due to its plastic-like nature, products made from PLA are available in both colored and clear versions. For example, cups can be produced that are clear or printable - very similar to conventional plastic. The feel is also almost identical to "normal" plastic.
What do I need to consider?
Due to their raw materials, PLA cups and spoon straws are sensitive to heat. Most manufacturers only guarantee that the cups will not stick together or deform up to a storage temperature of around 30 degrees. Even if we have found a manufacturer whose cups last up to a storage temperature of 40 degrees, care must be taken to store them correctly and in a cool place.
" As the material is 100% compostable, it is a natural alternative to industrially produced plastic, which is difficult to recycle. "
As a supplier of slush and frozen drink products, we offer our customers everything from a single source: Of course, we will continue to supply you with cups and spoon straws made from disposable plastic for the sale of slush ice, and you will not have to adjust to any restrictions for the time being.
However, we now also offer cups in the sizes 0.2l and 0.3l made of PLA. These are a fully-fledged alternative to plastic cups and can easily be used for selling slush ice! In addition, we now also offer the popular spoon straws for slush made of PLA! They are also characterized by their plastic-like texture and are 100% compostable - so you can avoid plastic bans and offer an environmentally friendly alternative to classic plastic!
If you want to avoid waste as much as possible, we recommend the reusable cups from our colorful range! Convince customers with cups with different designs and sell slush with as little waste as possible! The reusable cups are also perfect for use in refill systems for slush ice in your store!
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