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What products can be recycled and composted?Updated a year ago

Please hover over the icons on the respective product page for information on whether the product is recyclable or compostable. 


Recycling our Plastic Cups


Polypropylene (PP-05) and Polystyrene (PS-06) - Can only be recycled at specialist facilities. 

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) - Can be recycled with standard curb side collections, or commercial waste collections. 


Recycling our Paper Cups and Paper Food Packaging


Polyethylene (PE) Lining - The PE coating found on most paper cups means additional methodologies are required for the recycling and will need to be recycled at specialist facilities.

Aqueous Lining -  A water based coating as an alternative to PE that ensures the whole cup can be recycled with standard paper waste or composted. Our bio recyclable range have AQ lining. 

No Lining - Paper products with no lining can be recycled with standard paper waste or composted.


Recycling other Materials


Bagasse and Pulp - Suitable for recycling with standard paper waste as long as no food residue remains. They are also compostable and Biodegradable.

Aluminium - Can be recycled with standard curb side collections, or commercial waste collections. 



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