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What is PLA Coating — And Why It's Still a Form of Plastic
Education

What is PLA Coating — And Why It's Still a Form of Plastic

PLA is marketed as plant-based and compostable, but it's still a plastic polymer. Here's what Indian businesses need to know before choosing PLA-coated cups.

15 Jan 20255 min read
How many microplastics does a paper cup release into your tea?
Research

How many microplastics does a paper cup release into your tea?

A standard PE-coated paper cup releases approximately 25,000 microplastic particles into a hot beverage. Here's what the research says and why aqueous coating eliminates the risk entirely.

10 Jun 20267 min read
What is CPPRI Certification and Why It's the Only Eco Packaging Proof That Matters
Industry

What is CPPRI Certification and Why It's the Only Eco Packaging Proof That Matters

CPPRI certification from India's premier paper research institute verifies re-pulpability — the only test that proves your packaging is genuinely recyclable.

1 Mar 20254 min read
What is CPPRI certification for paper cups, and why does it matter?
Education

What is CPPRI certification for paper cups, and why does it matter?

CPPRI certification confirms that a paper cup's coating dissolves during recycling, making it genuinely re-pulpable. Learn what the test involves and why it matters for Indian businesses.

10 Jun 20266 min read
PE vs PLA vs Aqueous coating: which paper cup is actually safe?
Education

PE vs PLA vs Aqueous coating: which paper cup is actually safe?

A technical comparison of PE, PLA, and aqueous coating for paper cups — covering microplastic shedding, recyclability, food safety, and what CPPRI certification actually proves.

10 Jun 20267 min read
Which paper cup suppliers in North India are CPPRI certified?
Industry

Which paper cup suppliers in North India are CPPRI certified?

A guide for procurement managers: how to find genuinely CPPRI-certified paper cup suppliers in North India, what to ask, and how to verify claims.

10 Jun 20265 min read
FSSAI rules on paper cups in India — what food businesses need to know in 2025
Regulation

FSSAI rules on paper cups in India — what food businesses need to know in 2025

A practical guide to FSSAI regulations, CPCB EPR requirements, and emerging PFAS restrictions affecting paper cup procurement for Indian food businesses.

10 Jun 20266 min read