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

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

In day-to-day service these cups behave much like standard plastic cold cups — they hold their shape reliably and resist cracking or splitting under normal handling. One important limitation to be aware of: PLA softens at elevated temperatures, so these cups are not suitable for hot drinks under any circumstances. They should only be used with cold or ambient-temperature beverages.

• Plant-based PLA construction — not derived from fossil fuels
• Certified compostable at industrial composting facilities
• 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 consistent cold drinks service

The practical consideration that matters most with compostable cups is disposal. Industrial composting is 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. The environmental benefit depends entirely on having the right waste stream in place. Operators should confirm they have access to a commercial composting collection service before switching to compostable disposables. Many waste contractors and some local authorities do offer separate compostable packaging collections, so it is worth checking with your current 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 quantities may be worth considering to keep stock rotation manageable. If you are weighing up whether compostable cups are the right fit for your operation, the team is happy to talk it through.