Gothenburg coffee lovers can now relish their on-the-go caffeine fix with a fresh twist, thanks to da Matteo café chain's collaboration with PulPac. Renowned for delivering authentic coffee experiences, Gothenburg-based da Matteo has partnered with PulPac to introduce a new breed of responsibly produced fiber-based coffee lids.
These innovative Dry Molded Fiber lids, boasting an ingenious barrier solution developed in conjunction with selected partners from the Dry Molded Fiber ecosystem, have made their debut in da Matteo's takeaway offerings. Featuring barriers infused with elements from PulPac's partners such as OrganoClick, Solenis, and Sofidel, these lids significantly reduce the environmental footprint of on-the-go coffee consumption compared to traditional plastic and wet molded fiber alternatives. Additionally, they provide a sustainable alternative to reusable takeaway containers, aligning with EU SUP and PPWR directives.
Viktor Börjesson, Chief Operating Officer at PulPac, emphasizes the lid's seamless integration into modern lifestyles, highlighting it as just one example of the standardized Dry Molded Fiber applications available to meet recent EU legislations for takeaways.
PulPac licenses the Dry Molded Fiber technology to packaging manufacturers and operates full-scale production lines in Gothenburg, facilitating the production of bridge volumes or products for market tests. Concurrent with the coffee lid launch, PulPac conducts a market survey, with initial responses indicating high ratings for fit, convenience, usability, and eco-friendliness.
Mårten Hellberg, CEO of OrganoClick, lauds PulPac's efforts, emphasizing their alignment with OrganoClick's strategy to eliminate hidden plastics and support customers' green transitions.
The Dry Molded Fiber manufacturing process boasts minimal water and energy consumption compared to similar paper products, conserving resources and reducing CO2 emissions by up to 80%. Its dry process ensures swift and efficient manufacturing, rendering production costs competitive with single-use plastics, a pivotal factor in its success within the packaging industry.
