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Compostable Cupcake Containers

Compostable Cupcake Containers from Pure Compostables are produced for cafés, restaurants, and B2B coffee programs, built from plant-based PLA. 6 stocked SKUs cover the full cupcake containers range.

What sets our cupcake containers apart

  • True PLA lining (no PE). Hot drinks stay leak-free for hours, but the entire cup composts as a single unit — no mixed-material headache for the consumer.
  • Hot-drink rated to 85°C. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate hold without softening or warping.
  • Lid compatibility tested. Cup rims match standard 8/10/12/16/20/22 oz lid bases, including our PLA-lid range.
  • Sustainable kraft + tree-free options. FSC-certified kraft and tree-free pulp options for brands that want to telegraph the material story.

Specifications and material breakdown

  • Material: Kraft or tree-free paperboard with PLA bioplastic interior lining
  • Hot-fill rating: Up to ~85°C (hot coffee, tea, soup)
  • Lid compatibility: Standard lid sizes 8/10/12/16/20/22 oz
  • Stack tolerance: Designed for cup-dispenser tubes
  • Print: Full-color flexo on outer surface; food-safe inks
  • MOQ: Stock cases; OEM printed runs from 5,000 units

Certifications and compliance

Every SKU on this page is BPI (US), EN 13432 (EU), and ASTM D6400 certified for industrial composting. Material formulations use only plant-derived feedstocks — no PFAS, no oxo-degradables, no fossil-plastic intermediates. Our certificate trail back-references the same factory the products ship from, so procurement and compliance teams can verify chain-of-custody from compounding through finished goods.

Other sizes and variants in this range

For context, see the broader Bakery Packaging range or the parent Supplies category.

Other variants in the same family:

OEM, private label, and bulk orders

Stock SKUs ship by the case from finished-goods inventory; printed and OEM runs go through art-file proofing, plate or digital setup, and quality control before release. Standard MOQ is around 5,000 units for printed orders, with cost efficiency improving steeply at 10,000+ units and full-pallet or container volumes. Lead time is typically 4–6 weeks after artwork approval, plus ocean freight for international shipments.

Frequently asked questions

Are these cups PLA-lined or PE-lined?

Always PLA-lined. No PE. The lining and the paperboard both compost in industrial facilities — no mixed-material disposal.

Can I microwave them?

No — PLA softens above ~110°F. For microwave-safe foodservice items, see our fiber bowls range.

For OEM specs, MOQs, lead times, and bulk pricing, visit our wholesale page. Or browse our full product catalog for related items. You can also contact our team directly with sample requests or a custom-quote brief.