Global Policy Shift: Korea, Canada, Starbucks Drive Plastic-Free Cup Demand

Policy waves are reshaping the foodservice packaging landscape—here’s why EU/US/Korean/Canadian importers are racing to switch to plastic-free paper cups:

- South Korea 2027 Ban: Free disposable plastic cups for catering will be prohibited.

- Starbucks’ Global Pledge: North American stores to end traditional PE cups by 2026; Luckin & more expand plastic-free cup pilots.

- Canada’s Recycling Upgrade: Nova Scotia adds paper cups to blue bins; Ontario & Quebec revise EPR rules to widen recycling access.

Our export-grade plastic-free paper cups are built for these shifts—100% PE-free, fully recyclable (matches Canada’s EPR requirements), and compliant with Korean & global food safety standards. They’re why a Vancouver café chain cut plastic waste by 65% and avoided future policy risks.