Sustainable Pure Paper Lid Range - Mainstream Recyclable Coffee Cup Solutions

Progressive coffee operations, sustainability-focused beverage services, and environmentally responsible businesses require lid solutions that eliminate plastic whilst maintaining functional performance and mainstream recyclability. The CupsDirect pure paper lid range delivers aqueous-lined paper construction with sip-through functionality and comprehensive end-of-life disposal options representing genuine plastic alternative technology.

Advanced Material Specifications

Material Innovation:

Aqueous-lined paper stock eliminating PE and PLA liners whilst achieving leak-resistant performance and hot beverage suitability

Size Standards:

80mm diameter for 8oz cups and 90mm diameter for 10oz, 12oz, 16oz cups providing UK industry-standard universal fitting

Functional Design:

Traditional sipper hole with integrated steam vent positioned for optimal drinking experience with robust on/off fitment capability

Environmental Credentials:

Widely recyclable with mainstream paper and card waste streams (PAP21) plus EN13432 industrial composting certification

Regulatory Compliance:

EU food contact regulations, ISO and BRC standards certification ensuring food safety and quality assurance

Branding Integration:

Subtle sustainable messaging printed on lid face communicating environmental commitment to customers

Case Configuration:

500-unit cases with 20 clear sleeves of 25 lids facilitating efficient stock management and hygiene protection

Sustainability Leadership Advantages

• Genuine Plastic Alternative - Aqueous paper technology eliminates plastic and PLA liners delivering true sustainable alternative to conventional plastic lids
• Mainstream Recyclability - PAP21 classification enables disposal through standard paper and card waste streams without specialist facility requirements
• Dual Disposal Pathways - EN13432 industrial composting certification provides additional end-of-life option where facilities exist
• Performance Reliability - Robust leak-free fitment with on/off capability enables customer customisation without secondary fitment issues
• Material Advancement - Represents improved solution superseding previous bagasse fibre lid technology with superior recyclability credentials
• Universal Compatibility - Industry-standard dimensions ensure fitting with CupsDirect bio-recyclable cups, standard PE cups, and custom printed variants
• Professional Experience - Carefully positioned sip hole with steam vent delivers optimised drinking experience for hot beverage traveller service

Target Applications

Progressive Coffee Service: Sustainability-focused coffee shops, contemporary beverage operations, corporate catering services, and environmentally responsible hospitality requiring genuine plastic-free hot beverage solutions with mainstream recyclability and professional functionality.

Environmental Innovation: Aqueous-lined paper technology represents true plastic alternative eliminating PE and PLA liners whilst maintaining leak-resistant performance. Mainstream paper waste recyclability (PAP21) ensures practical end-of-life processing through existing infrastructure supporting genuine circular economy principles for professional hot beverage service.

Please Note:

> Recommend pairing with CupsDirect cups for optimal fitment - particularly bio-recyclable variants for complete sustainable specification.
> Sort with standard paper waste for recycling or commercially compost where facilities exist.
> 80mm diameter fits 8oz cups; 90mm diameter fits 10oz, 12oz, 16oz cups.