SIP SUSTAINIBILY WITH RAS BIO CUPS.
At RAS Bio FoodPack, we are dedicated to provide 100% plastic-free paper cups without any compromise on quality. We are driven by our commitment to sustainability, ensuring that our esteemed customers can indulge in a guilt-free drinking experience.
Our mission is to create a world where every sip of a beverage contributes to a sustainable future. By offering innovative and eco-friendly solutions, we aim to inspire a global shift towards
responsible consumption, where health, convenience, and environmental consciousness go hand in hand.
Our Product
RAS Bio cups distinguish themselves from other paper cups by being Repulpable and completely free from plastics while providing quality printing.
Printing
Coating
Paper Board
100% Plastic Free
Aqueous Coated
Repulpable
Custom Printing
Without the harmful plastic lining that most paper cups contain, our cups are 100% plastic-free. No need to worry about the environmental impact of paper cups, or the 25,000+ microplastics that enter your body while drinking from a plastic-coated paper cup.
Using an aqueous coating provides a strong barrier that prevents leakages and can withstand temperatures of up to 100 degrees Celsius (hot coffee/tea is usually served at 71-85 degrees Celsius). It is certified as per U.S. FDA standards.
To be recycled, paper cups lined with either plastic, PLA, or PBS need to undergo a cost and energy intensive process that separates the paper and the lining. Only then can the paper go through a pulping process and be recycled. However, RAS Bio Cups are certified to be Easily Repulpable by the Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CPPRI)
State-of-the-art printing technologies provide the best opportunity to showcase your brand identity and messaging on our cups. Don’t have a design? No problem, we can help you with that too!
Disposable Cups Market
A comparison of RAS Bio Cups to other disposable cups available on the market.
Styrofoam Cups
- Made of “Styrene” which is a known carcinogen
- Used to be the most used cups
- Non-Biodegradable
- Non-Recyclable
- Non-Printable
Plastic Cups
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Made of Petroleum based polypropylene
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Non-biodegradable ( takes over 100 years to compost)
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Releases harmful chemicals like BPA into the beverage
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Ends up in waterbodies which affects marine life
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Not easily recyclable
Paper Cups with PE coating
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The most widely used disposable cup today (over 90%)
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Contains a petroleum-based plastic (polyethylene) film on the inside
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Over 25,000 microplastics enter in a single 100 ml beverage
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Claims to be ‘Biodegradable’ but takes over 20 years to degrade
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Not easily recyclable - the film and paper need to be separated
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Not Repulpable
Paper Cups with PLA Coating:
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Contains a Polylactic Acid (PLA) film made from corn-starch and sugarcane
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Compostable and Biodegradable– but only under industrial composting conditions and facilities
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Environmental Cost of composting makes it as bad as using a PE coated paper cup
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Not easily recyclable – the PLA film and paper need to be separated
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Need to be properly sorted from other waste streams as they contaminate recycling streams
Paper Cups with PBS Coating:
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Contains a Polybutylene succinate (PBS) film made from corn and cassava
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Gives more tensile strength than PLA
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Compostable and Biodegradable– but only under industrial composting conditions and facilities
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Environmental Cost of composting makes it as bad as using a PE coated paper cup
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Not easily recyclable – the PBS film and paper need to be separated
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Need to be properly sorted from other waste streams as they contaminate recycling streams
RAS Bio Cups:
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Contains an aqueous (water-based) coating that does not form a film
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100% Plastic-free
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Certified Compostable - ISO 17088
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US FDA certified
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Very low migration coating
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Can withstand high temperatures
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Compostable under natural conditions*
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Repulpable and Recyclable – the cups do not need to undergo a separation before being reused
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Easily Printable
Testing Paper Cups for a Plastic/PLA film
To test whether a paper cup leaves a plastic or PLA film, apply water on the outside of the cup and rub it till the fibers loosen (as shown in the video). As you can see, the 1st cup (PE coated) and the 2nd cup (PLA coated), both leave a film behind, but in the case of RAS Bio Cup, no residue is found.