Paper cups have a long history, first created in the early 1900s by inventor Lawrence Luellen. So he had this brilliant idea of making cups with paper instead of the traditional ones which were glass or metal. Paper, he observed, was not just inexpensive to produce, but also disposable. It was specifically for this reason that paper proved so well-suited for serving drinks.
First, the paper cups were a little ordinary There were no colorful laced designs, nor unique features. A lot of geeks liked how simple they were to use, however. They were just the thing to have around for parties, picnics and other great fun events where people had something to drink from. Though they became wildly popular, they also suffered from a number of issues we should consider.
Some companies are producing 100% biodegradable cups to avoid the issues with paper cups. A case in point is the firm Baofeng which has been striving to produce recycled cups. And that means not just when they go to the landfill but after you have used them, those cups can be recycled again and create new products! And this is so much better for the planet!
Insulated cup is one of the best types of cups that have been invented. You know insulated cups, the ones that maintain hot and cold drinks for long. These are ideal for coffee or other hot drinks you would want to sip on the run. Since insulated cups have the benefit of portability and maintaining your chosen beverage temperature, many choose to utilize them.
Expect more innovative individuals to include new artistic applications for paper cups in plant growth. They remove the bottom of the cup and fill it with soil and seeds. This allows the plant to grow in the cup before it is transferred into the soil. What a playful and creative use of something that we look at all the time!
Paper cups are increasingly common in restaurants and other places where hot liquids are consumed, but they present many problems to the environment that need to be addressed. Throwing some drinks in them is an easy way to serve, with minimal post-gathering clean up required. Which is why they are popular in busy areas.
It is also yet another reason why businesses love to use paper cups for advertising. A lot of businesses have their names and logos printed on the cups, which give them free advertising when there are these cups used by other people. These cups are a walking advertisement for the business!