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MATERIAL INNOVATION A fully recyclable PET coffee cup lid is just one recent example of how Sharpak continues to push boundaries. SMOOTH & FAMILIAR What’s particularly exciting about the Sharpak food to go offering is the breadth of its range. As a member of the European-wide GUILLIN group, it has access to over 25,000 products in a variety of materials and formats, ensuring diverse needs are met. “A major recent innovation is our launch of the first fully recyclable PET coffee cup lid, which can be collected for recycling at kerbside,” said Teresa McHugh, UK division head of marketing. “Manufactured in the UK, what makes this product truly special is that unlike fibre-based alternatives,
which can compromise the mouthfeel, it provides a smooth and familiar experience, elevating the coffee drinking process. At the same time,
"We are exploring how our award-winning technologies can be applied to other product categories.”
it transforms a traditionally nonrecyclable item (PS lid) into one that can be collected at kerbside and reprocessed, significantly reducing waste. For every 100 million 12-16oz coffee cup lids switched from PS to PET, 350 metric tons of non-recyclable plastic are removed from the market (based on PS lid weight of 3.5g). “Beyond this, material innovation remains a key focus as we continue to push boundaries in functionality and consumer experience. We’re also exploring how our award-winning technologies can be applied to other product categories, solving new challenges and driving further positive
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