An eco-friendly mug is much more than the personalized eco-friendly merchandising that you use in your company, carrying that important phrase that lifts your spirits every day, or that brings a smile, or simply a reminder of the brand or belonging to a company, but the phrase that personalizes it can also be the one that makes it your favorite and that is why this post is dedicated to clarifying a little how to extend the life of this practical or emotional promotional gift by answering some questions such as:

What type of mugs are more microwave resistant?

The microwave is the most commonly used appliance for heating and eco-friendly promotional coffee mugs are probably the most visited promotional item made from recycled material.

If you want a corporate gift that lasts a long time and stays in the best condition for a long time, we recommend that you take a look at the labels and recommendations that accompany each promotional glass or mug .

Containers that can be put in the microwave are those that contain any of these signs.

Regarding cups, we can point out which materials you can use in the microwave:

Ceramic and porcelain cups , as they withstand heat and cold very well.

Glass : You can put glass in the microwave but don't leave it in for too long, because if it gets too hot it can break, except for tempered glass where there is no temperature limit.

Eco-friendly corporate gifts with a custom logo that can be used in the dishwasher.

When it comes to materials that are intended for preservation and contact with food, they must be identified with the cup and fork symbol and the dishwasher icon ensures their use.   

In addition to glass, ceramic and porcelain mugs, stainless steel and aluminum glasses and bottles are durable and heat-resistant and therefore safe for use in the dishwasher.

What are the most commonly used materials for making sustainable cups and glasses?

To ensure the long-term durability and resistance of promotional reusable cups , especially if they are intended for use in microwaves and dishwashers, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Sustainable materials ensure better care for the environment, either through prolonged reuse and recycling or due to their biodegradable nature. That is why customizable eco-friendly corporate gifts have the mission of transmitting that lasting message that differentiates a brand.

Ecological materials through recycling: 100% recycling is possible with glass, stainless steel and aluminium; the long life of these materials makes them a very sustainable option, as well as providing hygienic and non-toxic qualities that allow them to be used in food.

Sustainable materials due to their renewable origin: Materials of plant origin such as fast-growing and continuously growing bamboo , corn, paper or cardboard that also enable recycling, extending their useful life, and biodegradable materials such as ceramics or biodegradable plastic that has become a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic because they decompose in a much shorter time and do not cause permanent damage to the environment (it is important to note that their biodegradability depends on the elimination and final disposal processes used, so recycling education is essential to maximize the positive environmental impact).

Single-use cups and glasses for hotels, events and catering

Current events dictate that travel, eating out, prepared food and leisure time require disposable items, but that does not mean that we should resort to polluting plastic.

Nowadays, the alternatives to disposable cups are reuse and recycling, which is provided by personalized cups made from recycled material.

The ongoing concern for recycling has allowed plastic to be replaced by other materials that meet the same requirements expected of a single-use glass or cup so commonly used in cheap ecological merchandising : lightness, economy, comfort, and now the addition of its origin from recycled materials or those that are easily decomposed.

Bamboo, cork, rpet, recycled propylene plastic PP, paper, recycled cardboard, sugar cane cups are perfect substitutes for polluting single-use plastic, and silicone lids make them safe travel cups.

Customised renewable and biodegradable materials suitable for use in the microwave and even with thermal qualities that extend the appropriate temperature of drinks and food, such as 100% compostable and biodegradable cellulose containers and disposable thermal cups made of PLA or cork.

Which eco-friendly materials retain heat best?

A cup is the container we often use to heat a drink, so we will tell you about the most suitable materials to extend that moment of relaxation for longer.

Stainless steel , Stainless steel cups and glasses have good thermal conductivity, so the temperature of the drink is maintained for a long period of time.

Glass , durable and environmentally friendly.

Ceramics and bamboo, a renewable and biodegradable option to maintain heat in a sustainable way.

What type of customization on eco-friendly materials best holds up in microwaves and dishwashers?

Making the impression that makes your eco-friendly mug last, the most special, depends on the type of personalization and the eco-friendly material on which it is applied. In addition, you should avoid using coarse-bristled scouring pads or overusing the dishwasher.

A sustainable customization

In general, the customizations used in sustainable promotion are made using screen printing or heat stamping techniques and are more resistant and durable for use in microwaves and dishwashers.

Laser engraving is a precise and inexpensive technique that achieves a fast, elegant and very defined result, but it does not allow printing colors, but there are two-tone mugs that erode the top layer to reveal the color of the deeper layer.

Screen printing is a simple and inexpensive technique that transfers ink through a mesh onto the surface of the glass or mug, creating images or texts that highlight your corporate gift in a wide range.

Heat stamping transfers the desired personalization onto the mug using heat and pressure. It is a more durable method than screen printing but also more expensive.

In the case of materials such as ceramic, bamboo and stainless steel, customization made with environmentally friendly products will avoid damage to the material on which they are made.

An eco-friendly mug is a perfect advertising opportunity for your company, with it you have access to colours, sizes, environmentally friendly materials and, above all, they carry the added value that comes from being included in a circular economy.