The Green Choice for Promotional Cups

Promotional cups are great for promotional brand's visibility because they are useful, handy and comes in different styles and colours. If you are environmentally conscious and wants to use eco-products as much as possible, then reusable cups is just for you! It offers sustainability while ensuring that you still get the same benefits as with the traditional cups. In this article, we are going to run through the sustainable materials for your cups and how useful they are.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the bad effects of single-use plastics
• What are biodegradable plastics?
• What are reusable materials?

The Problem with Single-Use Plastics

Single-use are easy to use and don't cost much, but let's be real - they're not doing the environment any favors. In fact, these things are one of the biggest contributors to pollution and waste today! So if you wanna make a difference and show your customers how much you care about our planet, it might be time to consider some more sustainable options instead!

Sustainable Material Option #1: Biodegradable Plastics

If you're interested in living a greener lifestyle, biodegradable plastics are awesome. They function the same as regular plastic but they have one major advantage - they break down effortlessly without hurting the environment. Trust me there's tons of fantastic choices out there when it comes to trying biodegradable cups or other products!

• PLA (Polylactic Acid) - better known as PLA, it comes from organic sources like sugar cane and corn starch. PLA is different from most plastics because they use biomass resources produced by fossil fuels.
• PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) – they are intracellular microbial polyesters that are used on boxes, films, foams, fibers and coating.

Just so you know, even though these materials are more eco-friendly than old-school plastics, they don't last forever. So it's important to make sure to throw them away in a way that won't hurt the planet.

Sustainable Material Option #2: Reusable Materials

Reusable materials are very good for our planet. Instead of using cups one time, you can choose to use cups that are reusable and stylish as well. There are different reusable materials out there such as stainless steel, glass and bamboo fibre. They make such great cups, durable and stylish at the same time.

• Stainless steel – Another material perfect for reusable cups is stainless steel. They are durable and long lasting. Nowadays, there are a lot of styles to choose from. You can pick the ones that you think will be perfect for your promotional strategy.
• Bamboo Fiber - As you all know, bamboo easily grow and a good renewable resource. Combined with its super lightweight and biodegradable characteristics, you will surely enjoy your cup made from Bamboo fibre.
• Glass - Wanna go for something a bit more upscale? Glass cups are where it's at. These bad boys are reusable and recyclable – score! Plus, your morning coffee will taste extra delish when you're sipping it from a fancy glass cup. And hey, if you're into making things your own (aren't we all?), there are tons of ways to customize these cups.

Wrapping Up: Making a Positive Impact

When you opt for reusing cups, it's not only about preserving nature but also showing that you're dedicated to sustainability and doing your part in safeguarding our planet. Plus, it's pretty awesome to spread the message by example!

Author Profile: Blake Tucker

Blake is a new transplant to the promotional products industry, but after several years in real estate he knows what it's like to be a customer looking to buy promotional products! Blake is an expert on client experience and product recommendations, particularly of the sporting variety. Visit him on LinkedIn or email him via blake@cubicpromote.com.au