CELEBRATION Packaging’s new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre have received a Grade A rating for recyclability.
The cups were launched in May under the company’s EnviroWare brand.
“When we launched these cups made from bamboo fibre just two months ago, I was proud to say that they are our most sustainable hot drink cups yet,” said Celebration MD Nick Burton. “Now we have certification to prove they are 100% recyclable, the statement is even more true!
“When we created the EnviroWare brand over 16 years ago, our declared mission was to seek out more sustainable packaging solutions. We have always believed that when sourcing sustainable packaging, the provenance of the raw materials is paramount – but ensuring it can be properly disposed of at its end-of-life is equally important.”
The bamboo fibre double-wall hot drink cups are made from FSC-certified bamboo fibre – with a water-based lining – and are certified commercially compostable (DIN EN 13432:2000-12). Using the Papercycle recyclability assessment method for fibre-based packaging products and materials, Papercycle has now issued Grade A certification that the cups are recyclable in standard paper mills.
“Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest growing plants and can grow as quickly as two feet per day,” Nick Burton added. “Across the foodservice category, cafés and food-to-go outlets are seeking more sustainable solutions and with bans and taxes in place or on their way, consumers are turning away from single-use plastic products. We therefore believe that demand for sustainable EnviroWare products, such as our fully recyclable bamboo fibre cups, will continue to grow.”
The new range of cups are available in 8oz, 12oz and 16oz sizes, and accessories are also available including compostable domed lids, to fit all cup sizes, made from moulded fibre (bagasse) or CPLA; kraft coffee sleeves; and wooden drink stirrers.
