The Eco-Products EP-CC12-GS 12 oz. GreenStripe cold cup is a plastic cup for use with cold liquids and is made with PLA, a plant-based plastic. PLA (polylactic acid) is made from corn, a renewable resource. The cup provides an alternative to traditional plastic cups, which are made from petroleum and are not compostable or recyclable. The cup has a decorative pattern that communicates it is made from renewable resources. It fits a lid (sold separately) to prevent leaking. This product meets the D6400 standards of ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, for being compostable in municipal and industrial composting facilities.Disposable food service products are used to store, insulate, transport, prepare, and serve food and drink. They may be made of paper, plastics, or metal foil. Food service products for freezing items protect their contents from freezer burn, contamination, and drying. Microwavable food service products are safe for use to heat food in a microwave. Compostable food service products biodegrade about as fast as yard trimmings and food scraps, and disintegrate so that no large plastic fragments remain.Eco-Products manufactures recycled and biodegradable food-service disposable products and janitorial supplies. The company, founded in 1990, is headquartered in Boulder, CO.