Our new takeaway cups don’t cost the earth

We’ve jumped on the BioCup wagon! So if you’ve noticed that the Allpress takeaway cups at our Sydney Cafe have lids that are looking a bit more translucent than normal, that’s because we’ve gone the eco-friendly route with biodegradable cups.

Over 1.5 billion paper cups are discarded annually in Australia and New Zealand. These paper cups are lined with plastic made of polyethylene and have plastic lids made of polystyrene – both are made from fossil fuels. And with these plastic components, regular coffee cups can’t actually be recycled.

Introducing the BioCup! The waterproof lining and the lid are made of PLA (Poly Lactic Acid, which is made from corn starch). This means that the entirety of the BioCup is compostable. PLA production releases less greenhouse gas than regular plastic production, so we’re not only reducing dependence on fossil fuels, but also making a more sustainable choice to contribute to greenhouse gas savings.

So ladies and gents, do your part and throw your used BioCup in a compost bin after you’ve picked up an Allpress coffee at our cafe.

For more detailed information on BioPak products, have a look on their website.