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Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposable Market: Recent Developments
- In April 2021, Pinup, launched its palatable paper cups, in Poland. These 100% biodegradable cups of tea or coffee have seeds that, when consumed, will grow a tree at the bottom of the filter.
- In May 2021, Researchers in Denmark developed a technique for using grass fibers, which they claim is "100% biodegradable," in place of the plastic to deliver food.
- In December 2020, in the U.K., Britain's, a new takeaway cup was launched that is completely plastic-free and recyclable. The cup was named ButterflyCup that does not require a separate lid, and was on display at WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) centers throughout the U.K. The cup decomposes naturally and can be composted. It can also be recycled in the same paper recycling bin as cardboard and regular paper.
- In March 2021, Luxembourg-based Capsul'in, launched the zero impact nespresso-compatible coffee capsule that is 100% biobased, certified home compostable, and has a high oxygen barrier to preserve the coffee's flavor and aroma. The materials in the zero impact capsule are entirely plant-based. After use, the capsule can be disposed of with organic waste or put in a home compost bin.
- In November 2020, Just Peel Ltd, an East Yorkshire-based printing and marketing company, launched a line of standard-sized disposable paper cups for the beverage industry, with funding from HSBC U.K. The business acquired specialized equipment to manufacture fully branded, PE and PLA plastic-free, CE-marked pint and half-pint paper cups by using a six-figure funding package from the bank.
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