Are Solo Cup Europe paper hot cups biodegradable?
Although paper is generally biodegradable, the current standard polyethylene coating on the inside of the cups prevents them from being composted. However, Solo Cup Europe paper hot cups are recyclable where facilities exist. Solo Cup Europe is in the process of developing new paper hot cup options, which will offer environmental solutions. It is also a founder member of the Paper Cup Recovery Group, a group that is working to establish viable recycling routes for all paper cups, which will end the need to landfill cups and make them a more sustainable option.
