September 22, 2020

How to Effects of Paper Cups on Environment

A paper cup is basically a disposable cup made out of paper and often lined or coated with plastic or wax to prevent liquid from leaking out or soaking through the paper. It can be made of recycled paper and is widely used around the world. Paper cups are used for consuming food & beverages, including tea, soft drinks, coffee, and soups. These cups are mainly coated with polyethylene, the most commonly used plastic resin, which helps to increase their durability and also the performance by preventing the condensed moisture from soaking in and further retaining flavor. With hectic lifestyles and busy schedules, most of the consumers nowadays prefer to use paper cups to save time and effort as these cups do not require cleaning & can be easily discarded after use. The demand for paper cups has also been influenced by the rising trend of takeaway services and ready-to-eat food across the globe.

The paper cups market has witnessed a significant growth owing to factors such as wider applications in residential and commercial places, including hotels, restaurants, cafes, offices, colleges, hospitals, universities, and others. The environmental damage caused by plastic cups has led various organizations to encourage the utilization of paper cups due to their eco-friendly nature, which has created a positive impact on the global paper cups market. Due to the ease of convenience, consumers are adopting the utilization of paper cups over plastic and other re-usable cups. This is further contributing to the growth of this market. However, However, the availability of cheaper substitutes, such as plastic, styrofoam, and glass cups, poses a major threat to the sales of paper cups across the globe. Nevertheless, market players with their innovative products may open up new opportunities for this market.

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Some of the key players influencing the market are

Benders Paper Cups, Coveris Holdings S.A., Dart Container Corporation, Genpac LLC., Go-Pak, Huhtamaki Oyj, International Paper, Nippon Paper Induatries Co., Ltd., Pactiv LLC, WestRock Company