Máquina de vasos de papel Feenot
Papel vs plástico[editar]
A life cycle inventory of a comparison of paper vs plastic cups shows environmental effects of both with no clear winner.[20]
Polietileno (Orina) is a petroleum-based coating on paper cups that can slow down the process of biodegrading of the paper it coats.
ácido poliláctico (Estampado) is a biodegradable bio-plastic coating used on some paper cups. PLA is a renewable resource and is certified compostable, lo que significa que cuando se biodegrada, no deja residuos tóxicos.[21] Aunque los vasos revestidos de PLA son los únicos vasos de papel que se pueden convertir en abono completo, pueden contaminar el flujo de residuos, Según se informa, otros plásticos reciclados no se pueden vender..[22]
All paper cups can only be recycled at a specialised treatment facility regardless of the lining.[23]
A number of cities – including Portland, Oregon — have banned XPS foam cups in take-out and fast food restaurants.[24]
