| | |  | Cups | Home » » » » » Jaya Pla Corn Cold, 12-Ounce Cups (Pack of 1000) | | | | | | | Description: | | Our clear fully compostable PLA products are made from corn, grown in the USA and available from Jaya by Stalkmarket. Almost indistinguishable from petroleum based plastics, The Jaya by Stalkmarket PLA clear cups and lids will degrade into water, carbon dioxide and organic material when properly composted. | | | Features: | |
• Made from Natural Sustainable resource
• Fully compost in a commercial composting facility in approximately 90-120 days
• One size fits all flat or dome lid
• Polished and sophisticated look
• Meet ASTM D6400 compostable plastic standards
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.02 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 15.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 15.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 24.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Not necessarily a green choice, but a very nice disposable glassDec 03, 2008
By Cupcake
The problem with corn products is that corn is pretty intensive to farm, and corn products tend to eat a lot of energy in production. I don't know the complicated math you'd need to figure out the overall impact of producing these vs. producing plastic, or of composting these vs. recycling plastic. Conventional wisdom would suggest that a plant product will eventually break down in a landfill, while traditional plastics won't, so at least if they're both tossed, this seems a better option (but when you compare trashing these--since most people don't have access to a commercial composting facility in their community--to recycling plastics, much more common--it's a muddier question). And aside from the energy equation bottom lines, there are of course general concerns about the impact of the food supply/cost of diverting food crops for industrial/manufacturing use. I suspect that if the math were clearly favorable, the company would advertise it more vigorously.
I live out in the country, so we don't have easy access to a basic recycling facility, much less a commercial composting facility (I doubt the average city-dweller does, either). These cups make more sense in areas with progressive composting programs (last year, I noticed many composting bins around urban public areas Denmark & Sweden). I suspect they won't readily compost in the lower temperatures of a backyard composter, but I'll toss them in and report back in a couple of months. :)
One presumed advantage might be that, in the kitchen or landfill, they wouldn't leach the harmful chemicals plastics do. But then I'm not an expert on corn plastic & don't know if they contain anything iffy, so I can't increase my rating based on that possibility.
In the meantime, if you're looking for a disposable glass, this one's at least good as any plastic glass. It's crystal clear and attractive, a good party bar choice.
For an interesting Smithsonian article about the practical greenness of corn plastics visit the Smithsonian Magazine web site and search for "corn plastics."
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Jaya 12 oz cupsNov 28, 2008
By S. J Parker
I used these cups for a group of people, asking them to tell me what they thought of them. The general opinion was that they weren't any different than most plastic cups. They are quite sturdy & have a nice look. I like the fact that they are biodegradable. I would like to see them made from something other than corn.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Pretty good cups! No, really!Dec 08, 2008
By I. R. Smart.
"Tzu Crazy"
I wondered what I'd be able to say about cups. After all, their primary purpose is to hold your drink. And well, surprise surprise, they do!
But I suppose I should be a little more specific. These are great cups, and are supposed to be biodegradable, if composted correctly. Unfortunately, my sample of these cups did not include any instructions as to what this means, so the big reason to buy these cups is, well... not exactly proven as of yet. Perhaps the retail box contains instructions?
Usage:
These cups work well. They're quite sturdy. Squeezing them firmly doesn't result in any breakages until you REALLY squeeze them, at which point they tend to break from the top, creating a vertical line of rip until the ridged surface about a fifth of the way down. I noticed that filling them with water out of the box there was no "residue" or "bits" floating in the cups, which is a good thing! That said, I always recommend rinsing plastic cups before usage in case any stray bits of plastic remain. And no nasty taste is present in the material of the cup, which is good!
My only complaint with these cups is a complaint that some might find moot. Because it's that see-thru plastic material, it sweats very easily, and this makes the outside of the cup quite slippery. Better be careful when you have an iced drink. You'll have a slippery cup that leaves a pool of water on your table.
Aside from this, these cups are recommended. They definitely feel worthy of my drinks. :)
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Works just fineNov 30, 2008
By Cable
The first thing I noticed is that it feels a little bit thinner than a standard clear plastic cup - not much, but enough - which was a concern at first but made no real difference in the overall performance of the cup as I used them. No smells or tastes were present and under the `place and grab' usage they went thorough as I used them they never bent or folded at all. It really was, to me, just the same as having a standard plastic cup. It can't be handled like a thicker plastic cup or a glass but that's common sense. These are cups I will use again and it is nice knowing they degrade in time instead of sitting in a landfill for several lifetimes.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Nice alternative to plastic and better than paper.Nov 26, 2008
By C. Weaver
These cups are indistinguishable from plastic, they are sturdy, durable, and clear. As with most plastic cups, crushing will crack the stiff lip edge, but these cups actually hold up better than most standard plastic.
Do not be concerned that these cups will dissolve while using them, they require a couple months of active composting to break down.
These 12oz cups are about 4.25" tall and have a flare at the top which makes them about 4" in diameter at the top and are very comfortable to drink from.
Perfect for cold or room temperature liquids, they should not be used for very hot liquids, they hold up well up to about 105 degrees and do not get soft. Somewhere close to 120 degrees and up, the plastic starts to shrink. Of course since they are not insulated this would be too hot to hold anyway.
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