100.PAPER AND PLASTICS CUP BUSINESS

Whether you want to offer to-go beverages to customers, or you simply need an inexpensive alternative to glasses and cups, paper cups and plastic cups are the answer. For restaurants, investing in to-go cups can actually increase your profit margins since they allow you to sell more beverages, one of the highest markup items in the industry. Paper cups and plastic cups are also a must-have if your restaurant or café caters to families with children. And, if you run an office, you may want to provide paper cups and plastic cups as a courtesy to employees and clients. When shopping for disposable cups, consider these questions.

Whether you are serving ice-cold soft drinks, smoothies or ice-blended coffees, choose cold cups to fit your needs. Cold cups come in paper and plastic.Cupdepot sells heavy duty disposable plastic cups ideal for soft drinks and beer. sells clear reusable plastic cups that can be customized with your logo. Zesco Products provides Dispense-Rite in-counter cup dispensers with plastic, foam and paper cups that fit the dispensers. Plastic Bar Cups offers reusable disposable cups, including plastic bar, beer, cocktail, shot and wine glasses that are perfect for bar service for catered events.

Coffee cups come in many varieties including foam and paper. You can buy pre-insulated coffee cups that don't require a sleeve and are warm to the touch, or you can purchase retro-style coffee cups that have fold out handles built in.You can have a clear conscious and know that your company's carbon footprint is minimized if you opt to serve drinks in biodegradable or recyclable to-go cups. Most paper and plastic cups are recyclable and some are made from recyclable materials. The latest technology includes to-go cups that look like clear plastic cups but are made from biodegradable materials.

If selling beverages is the bread and butter of your business, put your logo on custom imprinted to-go cups.Choose paper and plastic cups that are either recyclable or biodegradable to reduce your carbon footprint and to appeal to environmentally conscious customers and employees. Offer customers special waste receptacles for recyclable paper cups or plastic cups. Before you send them to the recycling center, make sure they will accept cups that may be soiled from coffee grounds or liquids.
Not all disposable cups are designed to be tossed after a single use. Reusable plastic cups can be washed and reused. Most vendors of to-go cups sell flat or domed lids to fit each cup.