THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups.
The lid, made from recyclable dispersion barrier board, is described as suitable for use with both hot and cold beverages. It uses a technology developed by Finnish start-up The Paper Lid Company that makes it possible to form the paperboard into the desired shape.
“Reducing the volume of plastic waste is a critically important issue, and together with our partners we are continuously developing and testing new innovative solutions that have circular-economy thinking at their core,” said Ilkka Harju, packaging services director EMEA and APAC at Metsä Board.
Matti Salonoja, founder of the The Paper Lid Company, added, “Creating a 100% recyclable paperboard lid is something that we have been working on for many years, and now thanks to Metsä Board’s invaluable support, we have been able to create a functional solution.
“I am tremendously excited to be able to bring this concept to the market. Paperboard made from renewable fresh fibre is, by its nature, a sustainable raw material. By combining our expertise with Metsä Board’s we have been able to create a new solution that has tremendous potential to change the takeaway cup market.”
