Bio Recyclable - Single Wall Hot Cup Range

Bio Recyclable Single Wall Hot Cup Range – Mainstream Recyclable Coffee Cups

Aqueous Lined – Recycle this coffee cup range with mainstream paper and card.

A sustainable single wall hot cup range designed for cafés, coffee shops and beverage operators who want reliable performance with simple, accessible end-of-life disposal. These cups feature a next-generation aqueous (water-based) lining which can be recycled through standard UK paper and card streams, enabling the fibre to be recovered and reused many times. They look and feel just like traditional PE or PLA coated paper cups but are engineered for streamlined recycling and circular resource recovery.

Recyclable Performance Specifications

Mainstream Recyclability:

100% recyclable with standard curbside paper and card. WMU certified for compatibility with conventional paper recycling systems.

Compostable Performance:

100% compostable to EN 13432 standards. Commercially compostable in the same way as PLA-lined cups. Paper stock OK COMPOST certified by TÜV Austria.

Bio-Based Construction:

Aqueous-lined cup produced from paper and renewable plant-based resources, replacing petroleum-derived components while maintaining performance.

Size Range:

Available in 4oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz. Capacity options suitable from espresso to large hot drink servings.

Packaging:

All sizes are supplied in cases of 500.

Design:

Clean white design with minimal green eco pattern and sustainability message.

Performance Standards:

Reliable heat resistance and structural integrity throughout service. Manufactured to ISO and BRC standards and compliant with EU food contact regulations.

Lid Compatibility:

Standard industry rim diameters (80mm and 90mm) for universal lid fit.

Environmental Integration:

Designed for seamless integration with existing commercial paper waste streams—no specialist disposal system required.

Sustainability Benefits

• Simple Recycling – Compatible with mainstream paper/card collections, avoiding specialist waste processing.
• Circular Economy – Optimised for recovery into high-grade recycled paper using conventional equipment.
• Bio-Based Materials – Paper-based construction with plant-derived resources demonstrates responsible sourcing.
• Dual Disposal Options – 100% recyclable and 100% compostable for flexible end-of-life pathways.
• Operational Ease – No changes required to existing customer disposal or waste management processes.
• Cost Efficiency – Standard recycling reduces the cost associated with specialist cup disposal schemes.
• Consumer Appeal – Clear sustainability credentials align with modern customer expectations.
• Quality Certified – WMU recyclable, EN 13432 compostable, OK COMPOST certified, ISO and BRC manufactured.

Target Applications

Professional Coffee Service: Ideal for coffee houses, cafés, delis, workplace catering and beverage retailers requiring recyclable hot cups with dependable performance.

Accessible Sustainability: Aqueous-lined single wall hot cups that mirror the look and feel of conventional cups but are engineered to be recycled through mainstream paper systems, supporting a circular economy and commercial sustainability goals without operational complexity.