How long do Only Earthy glasses take to decompose?

Our glasses decompose in approximately 180 days in a composting environment, compared to 500+ years for plastic.

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Why Choose Only Earthy?

Q: Are Only Earthy glasses safe for food and drinks?

Yes. Our glasses are made from corn starch and vegetable waste. They are 100% food-safe, BPA-free and non-toxic.

Q: Can I use them for hot drinks?

Our current glasses are designed for cold and room temperature beverages. They are not recommended for hot liquids above 40°C.

Not all cups are created equal. We’ve engineered a glass that loves the planet as much as you love your celebrations.

🚫 Regular Plastic Cup

❌ Takes 500+ years to decompose
❌ Leaches BPA and microplastics into drinks
❌ Ends up permanently in landfills and oceans
❌ High carbon footprint from petrochemicals

🌿 Only Earthy Cup

✅ Composts fully in approximately 180 days
✅ 100% food-safe, non-toxic, and BPA-free
✅ Returns to the earth as nutrient-rich compost
✅ Sturdy enough for cold drinks and long events

A Complete Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	🚫 Plastic Cup	🌿 Only Earthy Cup
Material	Petrochemical plastic (PET/PS)	Corn starch and vegetable waste
Decomposition Time	500+ years	~180 days (fully compostable)
Toxicity	Leaches BPA and chemicals	100% food-safe, non-toxic
Environmental Impact	Landfill and ocean waste	Returns to earth as compost
BPA Free	No	Yes
Made in India	Often imported	Yes, proudly made in India

Billion plastic cups wasted yearly

Days to fully compost

Plant-based material

See the Difference

Plastic Waste: Polluting our oceans and overflowing landfills for centuries.

Compostable Choice: Returning safely to the earth as nutrient-rich soil.

The choice is yours. Make it count.

What Happens After You Use Our Cup?

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Use

Enjoy your cold drink at the event, party, or office.

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Dispose

Place the cup in an organic waste bin or home compost pit.

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Decompose

Micro-organisms break down the plant material in ~180 days.

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Return

The cup becomes nutrient-rich soil, feeding new plant life.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about switching to plant-based cups.

Are Only Earthy glasses safe for food and drinks? +

Yes, absolutely. Our glasses are made from corn starch and vegetable waste. They are 100% food-safe, BPA-free and non-toxic. They are perfectly safe for all cold and room temperature beverages for all ages.

How long do they take to decompose? +

Our glasses decompose in approximately 180 days in a composting environment (like an organic waste bin or industrial composting facility). Compare that to standard plastic, which takes 500+ years and leaves behind microplastics.

Can I use them for hot drinks like tea or coffee? +

Our current product line is engineered specifically for cold and room temperature beverages (water, juices, soft drinks, mocktails). They are not recommended for hot liquids above 40°C.

Are they available in bulk for events or catering? +

Yes! We actively support businesses making the sustainable switch. We offer bulk packs (500+ pieces) with B2B volume pricing, GST invoices, and pan-India shipping. Request a quote here.

Make the switch today.

Join thousands of eco-conscious Indians choosing better for the earth.

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