Material Composition | Commercial foodservice, eco-conscious events | Industry Standard: Petroleum-based plastics Our Base: 100% coffee grounds (natural polymer) Our Advanced: Coffee grounds + plant-based binder (▲) | Base: Fully compostable; Advanced: Enhanced durability while retaining biodegradability | Base: Slightly shorter shelf life (6 months) Advanced: Higher production cost (▲) |
Biodegradability Certification | Regulatory compliance markets | Industry Standard: No certifications Our Base: EN 13432 (90% disintegration in 12 weeks), EPR Germany/France Our Advanced: +BPI (US), FDA 21 CFR 175.300 (▲) | Base: Access to EU markets; Advanced: Global compliance (Europe/US/Asia) | Industry: No eco-credentials Advanced: Costly certification fees (▲) |
Durability | High-traffic cafes, boba tea shops | Industry Standard: 100+ uses (plastic) Our Base: 25 uses (ASTM D638) Our Advanced: 50+ uses (▲) | Base: Functional for standard use; Advanced: ▲ for heavy-duty applications | Base: Not ideal for prolonged use Advanced: Slight texture compromise (▲) |
Customization | Bulk orders, themed events | Industry Standard: Limited color/size options Our Base: Bulk orders (no branding) Our Advanced: Full customization (colors, branding, shapes) (▲) | Advanced: Tailored solutions for businesses; Base: Cost-effective for bulk | Base: No branding flexibility Advanced: Longer lead times (▲) |
Cost & Accessibility | Budget-sensitive vs premium markets | Industry Standard: $0.02/unit Our Base: $0.05/unit Our Advanced: $0.08/unit (▲) | Base: Competitive pricing; Advanced: ▲ for premium branding | Base: Narrow profit margins Advanced: Higher upfront cost (▲) |
Environmental Impact | Sustainability-focused operations | Industry Standard: 450+ years to decompose (plastic) Our Base: 180 days (compost) Our Advanced: 90 days (▲) | Base: Reduces landfill waste; Advanced: ▲ faster biodegradation | Industry: Long-term environmental harm Advanced: Slightly higher carbon footprint (▲) |