Fiesta Compostable PLA Cold Cups 568ml / 20oz (Pack of 1000)

These are single-use cold cups made from PLA — a plant-based plastic derived from renewable sources such as corn starch. Unlike conventional petroleum-based plastic cups, PLA material is certified compostable, meaning the cups can be broken down at industrial composting facilities rather than going to landfill. Each cup holds 568ml (20oz), making them a practical size for cold soft drinks, iced coffees, smoothies, and similar cold beverages.

In a busy café, food-to-go outlet, or events catering environment, these cups perform in the same way as standard plastic cold cups. They hold their shape reliably during normal cold service and are resistant to cracking or splitting under everyday handling. It is worth noting that PLA cups are not suitable for hot drinks — the material softens at elevated temperatures, so these should only be used with cold or ambient-temperature beverages.

• Plant-based PLA construction — not derived from fossil fuels
• Compostable at industrial composting facilities within approximately 12 weeks
• Clear finish maintains a clean, professional appearance at point of service
• Resistant to cracking and splitting under normal cold-service handling
• Pack of 1000 suits high-volume sites with regular cold drinks service

The main practical consideration with compostable cups is disposal. Industrial composting facilities are required — these cups will not break down meaningfully in a home compost bin, and if they end up in general waste they go to landfill like any other cup. Operators should confirm they have access to a commercial composting collection service before committing to compostable disposables, otherwise the environmental benefit is largely lost. Some local authorities and waste contractors do collect compostable packaging separately; it is worth checking with your current waste provider.

These cups are well suited to cafés, juice bars, food-to-go operators, and event caterers who serve cold drinks at volume and have appropriate composting waste streams in place. For operations with lower throughput, smaller pack sizes may be worth considering to manage storage and stock rotation. If you are unsure whether compostable cups are the right fit for your operation's waste setup, the team is happy to talk it through.