It is now possible to get your morning coffee in a Nordic Ecolabelled coffe cup. The Finnish company Huhtamäki Foodservice Nordic, distributes coffee cups to a number of large coffee shops and their cups are the first to qualify for a Nordic Ecolabel.
“This is a long overdue and very welcome news. We see a strong demand for ecolabelled disposable materials and the market for these cups is big. . It now remains to see which company in Sweden that will be the to offer its customers Swan labeled mugs. Hopefully they also serve organic and Fairtrade coffee and tea in them,” says Cecilia Ehrenborg Williams. vice president at Ecolabelling Sweden.
The take-away cups are made of 90% renewable material, pulp, that come from certified and sustainable forestry. Glue, paint and surface treatment that is used in the manufacturing process, are controlled by Nordic Ecolabelling to make sure that the cups are free from substances harmful to the environment and to health.
Huhtamaki experience an increased demand for sustainable products and hopes that the customers will fulfill their engagement and choose the ecolabelled cups.
“Sustainable development plays an important role in our operations. The Nordic Ecolabel is a well-known and reputable ecolabel that testifies to our practical commitment in the field of sustainable development, and will also engage the enthusiasm of our customers,” explains Huhtamäki Sales Director Peter Kinnunen.
Here are the requirements for Nordic Ecolabelling of Disposabls for food
For more information, please contact:
Tiia Leppäkangas, Marketing Manager / Huhtamäki Foodservice Nordic Oy / tel. +358 10 686 7289, tiia.leppakangas@huhtamaki.com