What rainbowcups does for the environmental sustainability?
Environmental sustainability is important at rainbowcups. Being a responsible company, we are part of the Green Dot(Der Grüne Punkt) recycling system, whereby we participate in collecting recyclable materials. Each year we raise the percentage of our products that are collected and recycled.
Day by day, we work hard to increase the usage of recycled raw materials like rPET, which is PET plastic from recycling, as well as materials made from renewable sources like PLA or CPLA, which is a thermoplastic polyester obtained by condensation and crystallisation of lactic acid. PLA is typically made from fermented plant starch such as corn, cassava, sugarcane or sugar beet pulp. Being made from 100% renewable resources, it is also biodegradable and compostable.
We substitute products that are most environmentally harmful with their environmentally friendly versions. We have eliminated plastic straws and coffee stirrers from our offer, as these were hitting the environment the most. Recently, we have added compostable fibre lids made from paper pulp to our offer.
For environmental sustainability, we continuously grow the number of our products made of biodegradable and compostable materials according to EN 13432:2002 standard.
We favour FSC or PEFC-certified paper suppliers because we want the paper we use to be made from wood that comes from responsibly managed forests.
Our BIO paper cups are plastic-free, so according to the SUP directive, you do not have to use the “plastic in product” logo.
This green transformation can be stretched even further by your purchasing decisions! Let’s make it happen together!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does rainbowcups contribute to environmental sustainability?
Rainbowcups contributes to environmental sustainability by participating in the Green Dot recycling system, increasing the use of recycled raw materials, and adding more biodegradable and compostable products to their offerings.
What materials does rainbowcups use for their environmentally friendly products?
Rainbowcups uses materials like rPET (recycled PET plastic), PLA and CPLA (from renewable sources like corn or sugarcane), and FSC or PEFC-certified paper to make their products environmentally friendly.
Are the products from rainbowcups biodegradable?
Yes, rainbowcups offers products made from biodegradable and compostable materials according to the EN 13432:2002 standard.
What actions has rainbowcups taken to reduce plastic use?
Rainbowcups has eliminated plastic straws and coffee stirrers from their offerings and replaced them with eco-friendly alternatives like compostable fibre lids.
What is the environmental benefit of using rainbowcups' BIO paper cups?
Rainbowcups' BIO paper cups use a water-based barrier instead of PLA, reducing the need for a 'plastic in product' logo and potentially minimizing plastic waste.
Does rainbowcups ensure that their paper comes from sustainable sources?
Yes, rainbowcups favors FSC or PEFC-certified paper suppliers to ensure that the paper used comes from responsibly managed forests.
What is PLA and what makes it a sustainable material?
PLA is a thermoplastic polyester obtained from lactic acid, typically made from fermented plant starch, which is 100% renewable, biodegradable, and compostable.
How does rainbowcups' participation in the Green Dot system help the environment?
By participating in the Green Dot recycling system, rainbowcups helps in the collection and recycling of materials, which increases the percentage of their recycled products every year.
