Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The 400 ml soup cup is DIN-certified home compostable (DIN 54600) and biodegrades within 180 days under home composting conditions; in addition, it is industrially compostable according to EN 13432. Home compostable means it decomposes even at the lower temperatures of a garden compost pile – an industrial composting facility with high rotting temperatures is not required. This is made possible by the water-based coating; products with PE or PLA coatings generally do not achieve this classification, as PLA-coated products are usually only industrially compostable. The degradation time depends on the conditions in the compost (moisture, temperature, fragmentation).

Yes – and that's what makes it special. Classic disposable tableware with a PE coating does not belong in the waste paper bin, but in the yellow bin, because the plastic layer can hardly be separated from the fiber during paper recycling. This cup, on the other hand, is certified as recyclable (DIN Recyclable): the water-based coating can be processed in the paper cycle, and the fibers from kraft paper (FSC® Mix Credit) are recovered. Alternatively, it can be home or industrially composted – so there are three approved disposal methods.

With a filling volume of 400 ml (brimful 500 ml), the cup is the standard size for soup to go: daily soups, stews, curries, as well as pasta and rice dishes – hot and cold. With the separately available paper lid (Ø 9.8 cm), each portion is sealed and ready for transport. The 200 ml and 300 ml cups are suitable for side dishes and desserts, while the 600 ml cup from the same series is perfect for large portions and bowls.

The soup cup is also designed for take-away operations: it is stackable to save space, easy to handle at approx. 12.6 g per cup, and comes from production certified according to FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000. Available in packs of 50 for parties and smaller businesses, as well as in cartons of 500 (10 x 50) and as a 5-carton unit of 2,500 pieces for snack bars, delivery services, caterers, and resale. Certified disposal via waste paper or compost also simplifies waste separation in your business.