Glatfelter Advances Sustainable Espresso Lid Solutions – CoffeeTalk

Glatfelter Corporation, a global supplier of engineered materials, is introducing a new biobased espresso lid material to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions in the single-serve coffee market. The innovative lid material addresses the challenges of traditional polyethylene-coated aluminum film, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment, maintaining effective oxygen and moisture barriers, achieving clean punctures under high pressure, supporting crema formation, and providing peel-free adhesion. It is also home compostable. When paired with a compatible capsule, this new lid allows the entire espresso pod to be composted at home, reducing its environmental impact. The European Commission’s Proposal for Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) emphasizes the importance of compostability for coffee capsules, as coffee grounds contain valuable nutrients that can enrich soil if composted. Glatfelter aims to create materials that comply with regulatory requirements and meet the specific performance needs of coffee machines while actively promoting environmental responsibility. The company develops consumer-friendly and environmentally responsible espresso lidding solutions compatible with both polymer and cellulose-based capsules. Partnership opportunities are available for collaboration and testing of the new lidding materials.

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