Can you just not function without that strong hit of coffee in the morning? Well, whether you fancy a classic cup of joe or something extra like a matcha latte with triple-shot espresso, your coffee routine should not be in plastic. And, if you love taking your coffee on the go, you know what we are talking about. Regular disposable hot cups are laced with plastic and toxins. These substances can contaminate your drinks and leave behind an impact you surely don't wanna deal with. Compostable hot cups, on the contrary, are an easier choice. For starters, they are plastic-free. Plus, they are also non-toxic, allowing for a safer and greener coffee routine, every morning. That said, read on to explore how a smaller choice like switching to these eco-friendly hot cups can lead to a bigger impact, and why you need to make the switch today. What's So Bad About Regular Disposable Cups? Let's face it; no matter how convenient they seem, disposable hot cups can be catastrophic for the planet. These regular disposable cups are made from plastic, which is extracted from petroleum. This non-renewable resource requires a lot of time, energy, effort, and extra resources to be extracted and carved into these disposable cups. Plus, when it's time to dispose of these cups, they don't just vanish at the bottom of that trash can. Coffee hot cups, made from plastic, end up in landfills or our oceans, where they sit around for centuries, waiting to biodegrade. These cups are often mistaken as food and are ingested by wildlife. This often leads to choking, entanglement, and death. And, if we're talking numbers, we lose over a million marine lives to ocean plastic pollution every year. And, when it's finally time to biodegrade, these plastic cups break down into microplastics and release toxins. The toxins and these tiny bits of unwanted plastic get mixed up with the ocean waves or the soil and always end up entering our food chain. In short, plastic never really goes away. Switching To Compostable Hot Cups On the contrary, compostable hot cups are made from plants, not plastic. To be precise, our collection of compostable hot cups with lids is made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse. Bagasse is a plant waste left behind once juice is extracted from sugarcane stalks. We upcycle this agro waste and carve it into plastic-free and certified compostable hot cups to make your coffee breaks planet-safe. These cups are also certified compostable. Meaning, they are designed to break down into nutrient-rich compost within just a few weeks of disposal. The compost left behind is good for the soil and can be added to it as manure. Compostable Hot Cups: 4 Reasons To Switch Now that you know why compostable hot cups are a better choice than traditional disposable cups, here are 4 reasons why you need to make the switch today: They are eco-friendly As stated above, these compostable and disposable hot cups are made straight from plants. Made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse, they don't rely on any non-renewable resources to be made. They also have a very easy manufacturing process, which is very light on resource consumption. They are compostable Not just compostable, these disposable hot cups are certified compostable. That said, these cups break down into compost after a few weeks of disposal, leaving nothing but nutrient-rich compost behind. On the other hand, regular disposable cups take a very long to even start breaking down and always leave a long trail of unwanted substances behind. They are heat-resistant. Besides all the planet-safe claims. These cups are also pretty functional. In short, these cups are just perfect to hold your pipping hot drinks without ever giving in. They also do not get soggy or mushy under all that heated mess and always offer a mess-free convenience. They come with a lid. Here's another reason for a mess-free convenience. These compostable hot cups come with lids, ensuring nothing leaks out. Making your coffee on the go, these compostable ht cups with a lid allow for an easy and convenient coffee-sipping experience, without being too harsh on the planet. It's a win-win.