Bio Recyclable Double Wall Kraft Hot Cup Range - Sustainable Insulated Coffee Cups

♺ Recycle this kraft double wall cup range with mainstream paper and card.

Coffee shops, cafés, and beverage retailers seeking premium sustainable hot cup solutions require containers that combine excellent insulation properties with environmental responsibility and professional presentation. Thanks to recent material advancements, we are delighted to supply a new range of recyclable kraft paper cups that look and perform just the same as conventional plastic coated, or PLA coated cups. The key difference is that these cups are optimised to be recycled back into high grade paper using conventional paper recycling equipment - thus supporting a circular economy where the valuable paper fibre can be recycled many times. The double wall construction eliminates sleeve requirements whilst the kraft finish supports authentic beverage service positioning and environmental messaging throughout service operations.

Sustainable Insulation Specifications

Double Wall Construction:

Enhanced insulation eliminating sleeve requirements whilst providing comfortable handling experience.

Kraft Natural Finish:

White inner cup with outer kraft wrap and sustainable recycling and composting message. Organic brown appearance supporting authentic beverage service and environmental positioning.

Bio Recyclable Materials:

Aqueous lined cup. ♺ 100% recyclable + 100% compostable. Mainstream recycling compatibility without specialist processing requirements or complexity.

Environmental Credentials:

Made from paper and renewable corn resources. Materials are Certified suitable by the WMU for mainstream recycling. Materials are Certified compostable to standard EN 13432. Paper stock is OK COMPOST certified by TUV Austria in the European Union.

Size Range:

Available in 8oz, 12oz and 16oz all printed with minimal design as pictured. Multiple capacity options accommodating diverse coffee service requirements.

Performance Standards:

Superior heat protection maintaining beverage temperature whilst ensuring customer comfort. Complies with EU food contact regulations. Manufactured to ISO and BRC standards.

Lid Compatibility:

Standard industry rim diameters for normal lid fitment [80mm and 90mm].

Bio-Content Lining:

Invisible aqueous coating on the inside prevents leaking. Current level of bio-content within cup lining is minimum 50%, derived from natural biological sources such as corn or sugarcane formed with synthetic polymers by polycondensation process. Complies with food contact regulation under European Union regulations (EC 10/2011). Paper stock has passed EU Overall migration (OML) Tests - Passing the OM6 condition, withstanding 100°C for 4 hours.

Environmental Integration:

Standard recycling stream compatibility supporting operational simplicity and sustainability objectives.

Premium Service Benefits

• Insulation Excellence - Double wall design eliminates sleeves whilst providing superior heat protection and comfortable handling.
• Environmental Leadership - Bio recyclable materials demonstrate sustainability. Optimised to be recycled back into high grade paper using conventional recycling equipment.
• Circular Economy - Supports circular economy where valuable paper fibre can be recycled many times with mainstream paper and card.
• Authentic Positioning - Kraft finish with sustainable recycling and composting message supports natural beverage service and quality positioning.
• Dual Disposal Options - 100% recyclable AND 100% compostable providing truly versatile disposal solutions.
• Operational Simplification - Eliminates sleeve inventory whilst maintaining customer comfort standards.
• Cost Efficiency - Double wall design reduces accessory requirements whilst maintaining performance.
• Quality Certified - WMU certified for mainstream recycling, EN 13432 certified compostable, OK COMPOST certified, ISO and BRC manufactured.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these cups be recycled with standard curbside paper and card collections?

YES – Please recycle this cup with mainstream paper and card.

Can these cups be composted?

YES - The range of Recyclable Coffee Cups can also be composted so are truly versatile. They comply with standard EN 13432 for compostability and are commercially compostable just like a PLA lined compostable paper cups. Paper stock is OK COMPOST certified by TUV Austria in the European Union.

What is the percentage of bio-content within the Cup lining?

The Cup lining is an invisible coating on the inside of the cup this prevents the cup from leaking [all paper cups have a lining] and it is the material advancements within the lining of this 100% recyclable paper cup which makes it special. The current level of bio-content within the cup lining is a minimum of 50%, in the future we hope to be able to supply 100% bio-content level for our coated paper stock but currently this it is not commercially available to CupsDirect. The lining is derived from natural biological sources such as corn or sugarcane and then formed with synthetic polymers by the process of polycondensation. The cup liner complies with food contact regulation under the European Union regulations (EC 10/2011). The paper stock used in this range has also passed EU Overall migration (OML) Tests - Passing the OM6 condition, being able to withstand 100°C for 4 hours.

Why are other cups advertised as Recyclable, when they have a standard PE lining?

Standard traditional Plastic lined [PE] cups can be recycled but must not be disposed of with mainstream paper. Recycling PE paper cups requires special processing - at a dedicated facility, making it a challenge to get the cup to the right place for all the cost involved. Right now to effectively "recycle" these traditional cups, they need to be sorted and collected in bulk - via a closed loop collection schemes. This is why so many paper cups have ended up in landfill. Understandably over time these mixed messages from cup and coffee retailers has created much consumer confusion. Please be aware of this when comparing products that specify they are recyclable or even 100% recyclable.

Will the cup compost successfully in industrial landfills?

NO - The cup is not compostable when buried in industrial landfills due to lack of oxygen.

What is the shelf life of the Cups?

The shelf life of recyclable paper cup is very stable. We recommend using your product within 12 months from supply date, as per most of our food packaging.

Can you custom print these cups?

YES – Please contact CupsDirect for further details.

Target Applications

Premium Sustainable Coffee Service: Quality-focused coffee shops, organic cafés, and environmentally conscious beverage retailers requiring insulated sustainable cups.

Sustainable Excellence: Bio recyclable double wall kraft cups enabling premium coffee operations to deliver superior insulation whilst demonstrating environmental responsibility. Look and perform just the same as conventional cups but optimised to be recycled back into high grade paper using conventional recycling equipment, supporting a circular economy where valuable paper fibre can be recycled many times. Also 100% compostable for truly versatile disposal. White inner cup with outer kraft wrap featuring sustainable recycling and composting message for authentic natural presentation.