Sustainable Forestry Sourcing – Cup Print Proud to announce PEFC Certification
As part of their dedication to sustainability, Cup Print are pleased to have achieved PEFC accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to sourcing materials from sustainable forestry within the rigorous global standards outlined by PEFC.
Following an independent audit, Cup Print and their customers can now assure consumers that their paper cup products originate from responsibly managed forests.
What does PEFC Certification Ensure?
PEFC global forest management requirements uphold strict environmental, social and economic standards for the production of forest-based materials.
Cup Print, known for producing the first and only recyclable paper cup with AAA Certification from the European Green Dot scheme, strive to ensure the maximum amount of raw materials are from sustainable sources.
A Cup Print Double-Wall Paper Cup typically features sustainably grown paper stock on the inner wall, while 100% of the outer wall (40% of overall cup weight) consists of food-grade recycled paper board. Cup Print Single-Wall cup paper content consists entirely of food-safe, PEFC accredited material.
Cup Print Supply Chain Standards
PEFC approved materials complement other Cup Print Supply Chain standards, such the BRCGS Grade A Status for High Hygiene, plus approved food-safe inks and coatings on all paper cup products.
In addition to recyclable cups, Cup Print also produce regular PE and compostable paper cups for customers with their usual bespoke design, low minimum order quantity and fast turnaround service.
Customers will be able to request the PEFC artwork on their customised paper cup designs to assure consumers are aware of their takeaway paper cup’s provenance.
About Cup Print
Established in 2009, Cup Print service customers of all sizes and specialise in short run, fast turnaround, customised paper cup printing. A service that was previously only available to large volume buyers. The Ennis-based company have manufacturing operations in Co. Clare, Ireland and The United States, as well as a European Sales Office in Germany. The Cup Print range includes the first and only cup that’s designed to be recycled in regular waste processing plants. In 2018 this product was awarded ‘Triple A’ certification by the Institute cyclos-HTP in conjunction with the European Green Dot scheme, which is recognised throughout the EU & Switzerland. Cup Print’s offering allows smaller businesses, such as those with limited storage space, to present their brand on bespoke paper cups and to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable values if required. Customised cups are also attractive to event organisers, for in-house brand use or promotional merchandise resellers. Now with 160 employees, Cup Print have enjoyed solid growth in recent years and, in 2018, joined forces with global food service packaging giant Huhtamaki.
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