GeoChill Aqueous Single Wall Cold Beverage Cups - Recyclable and Home Compostable Paper Cups

Coffee shops, smoothie bars, food trucks, and eco-conscious beverage operations require cold drink packaging that eliminates plastic whilst maintaining professional performance and visual appeal. GeoChill aqueous single wall cups deliver complete plastic replacement through water-based coating technology combined with bold geometric design in warm oranges, soft purples, and mellow yellows, manufactured from responsibly sourced 300gsm paper with home compostable and widely recyclable credentials across 12oz, 16oz, and 22oz capacities.

Sustainable Construction Specifications

Aqueous Coating Technology:

Lined with eco-friendly water-based (aqueous) coating replacing traditional plastic polyethylene lining. AQ coating applied inside and out provides condensation protection and structural integrity without plastic content.

Material Construction:

Manufactured from 300gsm premium paper stock sourced from responsibly managed forests. Heavy gauge construction maintains cup rigidity and performance throughout cold beverage service.

Environmental Credentials:

Widely recyclable ♻️ in standard household paper waste streams without requiring specialist recycling facilities. Home and commercially compostable 🍏 certification enables disposal through accessible composting pathways beyond industrial-only facilities.

Capacity Options:

Available in three size configurations: 12oz for standard servings, 16oz for medium portions, and 22oz for large cold beverages. Multiple capacities support menu pricing differentiation and varied customer portion preferences.

Design Aesthetic:

Modern GeoChill geometric pattern featuring bold shapes in warm orange, soft purple, and mellow yellow colour palette. Playful, eye-catching design provides visual distinction and contemporary styling suitable for progressive foodservice brands.

Sustainability Messaging:

"Recycle Me, Compost Me" icon printed on cup base communicates disposal options to end users without overwhelming primary design aesthetic.

Lid Compatibility:

Compatible with flat and dome lids (sold separately), enabling secure closure for takeaway service and mobile consumption applications.

Operational Advantages

• Complete Plastic Elimination - Water-based aqueous coating replaces plastic PE lining entirely, supporting plastic reduction commitments and addressing evolving single-use plastic legislation.
• Condensation Performance - AQ coating inside and out prevents condensation softening and maintains cup structural integrity with ice-cold beverages, protecting presentation and customer handling experience.
• Versatile Beverage Applications - Suitable for sodas, iced coffees, smoothies, cold brew, iced tea, cocktails, mocktails, and diverse cold beverage service across café, bar, and event operations.
• Visual Brand Differentiation - Bold geometric design and contemporary colour palette create memorable visual identity, supporting brand recognition and social media appeal.
• Multiple Capacity Options - Three size formats enable portion variation and menu pricing strategies from standard through to large serving requirements.
• Broad Aesthetic Appeal - Soft pastel tones and upbeat design prove suitable across diverse cold beverage types without category-specific visual constraints.
• Customer Education - Subtle base printing communicates recycling and composting options, encouraging proper disposal behaviour without intrusive messaging.

Environmental Leadership Advantages

• Mainstream Recyclability Access - Standard paper stream recycling without specialist facilities provides genuinely accessible disposal compared to PE-lined cups requiring dedicated infrastructure.
• Home Compostability - Home composting certification extends beyond industrial-only facilities, enabling customer garden composting and dramatically broadening accessible end-of-life pathways.
• Commercial Composting Compatibility - Industrial composting certification supports municipal organic waste programmes and commercial composting operations.
• Responsible Forestry Sourcing - Paper stock from responsibly managed forests supports sustainable forestry practices and renewable resource utilisation.
• Water-Based Chemistry - Aqueous coating eliminates petroleum-based plastic polymers, reducing fossil fuel dependence and supporting circular material economies.
• Progressive Sustainability Leadership - Combination of home compostability and mainstream recyclability positions operations as environmental leaders beyond minimum compliance standards.

Quality Advantages

• Premium Paper Specification - 300gsm paper stock delivers superior structural rigidity compared to lighter gauge alternatives, maintaining professional presentation standards.
• Dual-Side AQ Protection - Inside and outside aqueous coating prevents both internal liquid penetration and external condensation softening, ensuring consistent performance.
• Ice-Cold Performance - Coating formulation maintains cup integrity with iced beverages without softening or structural failure throughout consumption period.
• Professional Design Execution - Bold geometric pattern and contemporary colour palette deliver upscale aesthetic suitable for premium cold beverage positioning.

Brand Differentiation Advantages

• Modern Visual Identity - Distinctive GeoChill design creates memorable brand touchpoint and supports social media photography appeal for organic marketing value.
• Eco-Conscious Positioning - Home compostable and widely recyclable credentials demonstrate genuine environmental commitment, resonating with sustainability-conscious customers.
• Contemporary Styling - Playful geometric pattern and soft pastel palette align with modern café aesthetics and progressive foodservice branding.

Target Applications

Essential for Progressive Cold Beverage Service: Coffee shops, smoothie bars, juice bars, food trucks, bubble tea operations, ice cream parlours, eco-conscious cafés, festival vendors, corporate catering, and any cold beverage operation requiring plastic-free cups for sodas, iced coffees, smoothies, cold brew, iced tea, cocktails, and diverse chilled beverages with mainstream recyclability, home compostability, and contemporary visual appeal.

Environmental Leadership: The combination of water-based aqueous coating for complete plastic elimination, home and commercial compostability, mainstream paper stream recyclability without specialist facilities, responsibly sourced 300gsm premium paper, condensation-resistant dual-side AQ protection, bold GeoChill geometric design, and accessible sustainability messaging establishes these cups as comprehensive plastic replacement solution that balances genuine environmental accessibility, professional cold beverage performance, visual brand differentiation, and progressive sustainability leadership for modern foodservice operations.

Please Note:

> Compatible flat and dome lids sold separately
> Widely recyclable in standard household paper waste streams—no specialist recycling facilities required
> Home compostable certification enables garden composting beyond industrial-only facilities