The award winning ecotainer^® hot cup is part of a revolutionary new line of foodservice packaging that provides a more environmentally sensitive alternative to traditional disposable packaging.  The new PLA (corn-based) coating makes this cup compostable in municipal and commercial composting facilities in comparison to traditional plastic coated disposable paper cups.

The new hot cup lid joins the ecotainer^® family of products.  International Paper is the first company to market with a compostable cup and lid package produced completely in the United States.

Certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Biodegradable Products Institute, Din Certco, ASTM D6400 and the FDA.

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