Our series numbers are just a quick way to match bases & lids. Matching series numbers = matching products. e.g. Any 79 Series cup will fit any 79 Series lid

But how do we come to the specific series numbers? These are usually based on product width (e.g. 79 Series = 79mm rim, 185 Series = 185mm rim)

CPLA is the crystallised form of PLA. Where more heat resistance is needed, such as in cutlery and coffee cup lids, we CPLA. This involves adding chalk to the PLA to act as a catalyst, and then rapidly heating and cooling the PLA resin during production. The result is a product which is heat stable to 90ºC or 194ºF. CPLA products are also suitable for industrial/commercial composting.

PLA is a compostable bioplastic derived from plant sugars. PLA stands for polylactic acid. It can be made from any sugar, such as corn starch, cassava, sugar cane, or sugar beet.

Plants are milled to extract the starch, in the form of glucose. The glucose is then fermented to produce lactic acid. Next up, a chemical process transforms the lactic acid into a polymer, which can be made into pellets, known in the industry as resin.

Just like a conventional plastic resin, the PLA pellets can be used in a variety of ways – extruded into a sheet or film, injection moulded, cast into sheets, or spun into fibres. PLA has a huge range of applications.

PLA has a low melt point, so is best for cold use up to around 40ºC or 105ºF.

No way!

The term "recyclable" is often used to paint non-renewable & high carbon materials in a false eco-friendly light. "Recyclable" plastics that have come into contact with food (i.e. food & beverage packaging) present a contamination problem, and are most often not recycled at all.

Vegware only manufacture and supply compostable products. We do not (and will not) manufacture or supply any conventional "recyclable" plastics. We believe in products that are eco-friendly at all stages, not just when they meet their end!