Paper Cups & Plates — Bring Change to the World

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Paper Cups Plates Bring Change to the world
Paper cups are used in most places including
Restaurants, Weddings other functions,
Hospitals, Commercial establishments, schools,
offices, Canteens, and so forth. In comparison to
Porcelain, Plastic, Styrofoam metal cups,
Paper cups have distinct advantages. Read more
History The use of paper cups began in 1907 with
Lawrence Luellens invention of the Dixie Cup.
Paper cups remained the staple for disposable
cups until the 1970s when Solo Cups introduced
its signature red cup. Today, both paper and
plastic cups are ubiquitous. The disposable cup
has come a long way since the first paper cup
made its debut a century ago. Both disposable
paper and plastic cups offer the convenience of
on-the-go consumption without the worry
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of cleanup. In addition, they help conserve water
by eliminating the need for washing/cleaning. Pap
er cups were popularized in 1918 during the
American influenza epidemic. The cups were used
by a large number of people to avoid infections.
It was mainly used to promote public hygiene.
Although these cups are available in different
varieties, the two most common varieties include
the cups used for cold drinks such as milk and
sodas and cups used for hot beverages such as
tea and coffee. These cups are produced from
food grade paper board which is laminated with a
thin LDPE film. Scope of Paper and Plastic
cups Extensive changes in the manufacturing of
paper and plastic have occurred over the past
few decades. Environmental Protection Agency
figures indicate that paper manufacturing has
increased by nearly 300 percent from 1960 to
2007. The data for plastics present an even more
startling contrast, with plastic generation
increasing more than 7,000 percent during the
same time period. More than 1 million tons of
paper generated in 2007 consisted of paper cups
and plates, virtually all of which were
discarded. More than 800,000 tons of plastic cups
and plates were generated that same year, with
most ending up in the trash. The Disposable
Cup There are many disposable cups that are
available in different materials. Plastic,
Styrofoam, and paper cups are all good choices
when one is on the go. Each one has its
advantages and disadvantages one may be more
thermal, whereas one may be more expensive.
Another may have a quicker decomposition rate,
whereas one doesnt even biodegrade. Though the
cups may serve the same purpose, they are very
different.
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• The first choice when you think of a disposable
  cup is paper cups. Long ago, there were no
  drinking fountains in public places. There were
  only barrels that people had to drink out of
  using a stationary glass. Lawrence Luellen and
  Hugh Moore thought this act was unsanitary. They
  wanted to allow people to drink fresh water
  freely that was free of germs. Moore and Lullen
  decided to use paper cups to make clean water
  available to thirsty people in public which led
  to the development of the first paper cup in
  1907.
• Though at first, it seemed like a fluke, paper
  cups are widely used in almost any situation.
• How to Make a Paper Cup
• If you are planning to start a paper cup
  manufacturing business so book an appointment
  with NESSCO EXPERTS to support you to start your
  business in the Paper Cup Manufacturing industry.
  Following are products for small or large scale
  paper products business.
• Disposable Paper Cup Making Machine
• Paper Glass Making Machine
• Beer Cup Making Machine
• Tea Coffee Cup Making Machine
• High-Speed Paper Cup Making Machine
• Fully Automatic Paper Cup Making Machine
• Conclusion There are many advantages of using
  paper cups over plastic and Styrofoam. First
  off, paper is microwave safe. It is made from
  natural trees with little foreign material added
  so it is the least complex material we use.
  Crumpling is easiest with paper, which makes it
  more compactable. Due to its natural state, it is
  also the cleanest and fastest biodegradable
  material of the three. This is very good for the
  environment.