Are paper containers recyclable?

1. Recyclability: Paper containers are recyclable. As long as they are clean, free of oil and plastic coatings, they can be recycled in the paper recycling system.
2. Recycling Prerequisites:
Cleanliness: After use, remove any remaining food to avoid oily contamination.
Material Uniformity: If the container is covered with a waterproof film such as polyethylene, it will be difficult to recycle into the paper pulp recycling system and will need to be separated or processed separately.
3. Industry Standards: The national "Packaging Recycling Mark" and "Guidelines for Recyclable Design of Paper-Based Composite Packaging for Food and Beverages" set clear requirements for the recycling rate and paper content of paper-based packaging, encouraging paper containers to incorporate recyclability into their design phase.
4. Actual Recycling Practices: In waste sorting practices in Zhejiang, Shanghai, and other regions, uncontaminated paper boxes and pallets are included in recyclables and can be recycled into recycled cardboard for new packaging.
Conclusion: As long as they meet the cleanliness and single-material requirements, paper containers are recyclable and can be recycled into the paper recycling system for resource reuse.

Are paper containers biodegradable?

1. Nature of natural paper: Paper is primarily composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, making it a typical biodegradable material. It can be decomposed into carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic salts by microorganisms in the natural environment.

2. Degradation conditions:

3. No waterproof coating: Pure paper-based materials can be completely degraded in soil or composting conditions within weeks to months.

4. Bio-based coating: If a biodegradable barrier layer such as PLA or PHA is used, it can still be degraded in industrial composting or by natural microorganisms, but the degradation rate is affected by factors such as temperature and humidity.

5. Industry practice: Several disposable tableware suppliers (including Zhejiang Jie Yu Plastic Products Co., Ltd.) have launched paper lunch boxes using natural cellulose or bio-based barrier layers. These products are rapidly biodegradable after use and meet the environmental protection requirements of green packaging. 6. Regulations and Standards: GB/T39514-2020 defines biodegradation, clarifying that paper-based packaging can be labeled "biodegradable" if it meets the required biodegradability requirements.

Conclusion: PaperContainers, when free of non-degradable plastic film or treated with a bio-based barrier, exhibit good biodegradability and can be decomposed by microorganisms in natural or compostable environments.

About Zhejiang Jieyu Plastic Products Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 2010, Zhejiang Jieyu Plastic Products Co., Ltd. has focused on the research and development and production of disposable food packaging. They offer a wide range of PaperContainer products, including square and round food boxes, ice cream cups, soup cups, natural kraft paper trays, salad boxes, cake boxes, and hamburger boxes. The company consistently uses recyclable materials and biodegradable technologies, and is committed to:

1. Recyclable Design: Maximizing paper content and avoiding difficult-to-remove plastic overlays are considered during the product design phase to increase recycling rates. 2. Biodegradable Innovation: We have launched products such as coated paper and molded pulp tableware, utilizing bio-based barriers such as PLA and PHA to achieve rapid degradation in industrial composting conditions.
3. Dual Assurance of Quality and Environmental Protection: Through strict quality control and compliance with international food safety standards, we ensure the hygienic safety of our products during use, while also meeting the requirements of a circular economy and low-carbon development.