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What the linings on our cups are made of, what compostable (AS4736) and home compostable (AS5810) mean in plain English, and how to choose between PE, compostable and home compostable cups for your venue or event.
- From 250 units Simple or full colour print
- Australian made Everything we print
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- Compostable and home compostable AS4736 and AS5810 linings
Linings
Three linings, three end-of-life options
Every paper cup has a thin lining on the inside so it holds liquid.
| Lining | Material | Standard | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-lined | PE (polyethylene) lining | FSC certified paperboard | Single wall 4oz–24oz, double wall 8oz–16oz, ice cream cups; every print type |
| Compostable | PLA (plant-based) lining | AS4736 | Single wall 4oz–24oz, double wall 8oz–16oz, ice cream cups; every print type |
| Home compostable | Aqueous (water-based) lining | AS5810 | Single wall 4oz–24oz, double wall 8oz–16oz, ice cream cups; Simple and Wholesale Print, on request |
- AS5810 Home compostable: aqueous lining
- AS4736 Compostable: PLA lining, commercial composting
- PE FSC certified paperboard, PE lining
AS5810
Home compostable cups (AS5810)
When we say home compostable, we mean a cup with a water-based (aqueous) lining certified to AS5810. AS5810 is the Australian Standard for materials suitable for home composting: they break down in a home compost heap or bin, where temperatures are lower than in a commercial facility. We supply it when you ask for it. Our pulp lids are certified to it too.
AS4736
Compostable cups (AS4736)
When we say compostable, we mean a cup with a plant-based PLA lining certified to AS4736. AS4736 is the Australian Standard for materials that break down in industrial (commercial) composting, which runs hotter and is managed by composting facilities. If you order compostable cups, this is the lining we supply. Our pulp lids are certified to both standards.
Standard lining
PE-lined cups
Our standard cups are paperboard with a thin PE (polyethylene) lining. They're the most cost-effective option and come in every size and wall type.
Simple Print and Wholesale Print coffee and ice cream cups come in all three linings: PE, compostable (AS4736) and home compostable (AS5810). Full Colour Print cups come in PE or compostable (AS4736), not home compostable. If you order compostable cups, we supply AS4736 unless you ask for AS5810. Our pulp lids are certified to AS5810 and AS4736.
Our work
Custom cups in action
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AO 2026: custom cups for a2 Milk
How we supplied custom AS5810-certified cups for a2 Milk at the Australian Open 2026.
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Got questions?
Materials FAQs
What's the difference between AS5810 and AS4736?
Both are Australian Standards for materials that break down by composting. We call AS4736 cups compostable: they break down in industrial (commercial) composting, which runs hotter and is managed by composting facilities. We call AS5810 cups home compostable: they break down in a home compost heap or bin, at lower temperatures.
Do you print compostable or home compostable cups?
Yes. Simple Print and Wholesale Print coffee and ice cream cups come with a PE lining, a compostable lining (AS4736) or a home compostable lining (AS5810). Full Colour Print cups come with a PE or a compostable (AS4736) lining. If you order compostable cups, we supply AS4736 unless you ask for AS5810.
Do you have compostable lids?
Yes. Our pulp lids are made from plastic-free pulp, certified to AS5810 and AS4736, and come in 80 mm (6oz and 8oz cups) and 90 mm (12oz to 24oz cups). We also supply PLA lids certified compostable to AS4736. PLA is a plant-based plastic, so PLA lids aren’t available in WA, where lids must be plastic-free fibre.
Which lid fits my cup?
Lids follow the cup size: 62 mm for 4oz, 80 mm for 6oz and 8oz, and 90 mm for 12oz to 24oz cups. Add lids with the Lids option on each cup's product page.
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