Double-walled cups were meant to be a better solution—but they create more waste, cost more, and solve fewer problems than promised.

• You’re throwing money in the trash – Every cup includes an integrated heat sleeve, whether heat protection is needed or not.
• Higher cost by default – Double-walled cups are significantly more expensive than single-wall alternatives.
• Nearly impossible to recycle – Their multi-layer construction that includes plastic and adhesive requires specialized disposal, sorting, collection and processing that most municipalities don’t have.
• No secondary use – Unlike a separate sleeve or napkin, the extra material serves only one purpose—then goes straight to the landfill.