Piazza D’Oro has switched to a range of certified home compostable coffee cups made by BioPak.
From 1 April, Piazza D’Oro is transitioning all current takeaway cups to the new Aqueous Lined BioCups, with the aim to reduce the number of single-use cups ending up in landfills.
The new range of takeaway coffee cups are certified home compostable to Australian Standard (AS5810), meaning that customers can compost their cups in less than six months in a home compost.
“Our common grounds approach is all about making coffee more for everyone through our three pillars – responsible sourcing, minimising our footprint, and connecting people,” said Rick Davy, ANZ quality and sustainability manager at JD Peet’s, brand owner of Piazza D'oro.
“Piazza D’oro’s transition to certified home compostable coffee cups is part of our commitment to the sustainability of Australia’s coffee industry and culture today, as well as having a positive impact on the future of coffee.”
The Aqueous BioCup is an advancement from the current PLA lined cups, as it is manufactured using a water-based dispersion coating instead of traditional plastic or bioplastic.
The coating is printed like paint, allowing it to be absorbed into the paper fibres, rather than sitting on top as an additional layer. According to Biopak, this reduces the amount of material needed, while still providing the same leak- and grease-proof benefits as other coatings.
The company confirms the new cups also contain less than one-third of the waterproof material than PLA-lined alternatives, enabling it to break down in a home compost setting.
“Our new home compostable cups not only help minimise our impact on the planet, but does so while inspiring customers to compost and use their soil in their gardens across Australia,” said Trevor Rumble, director of product and innovation at BioPak.
“We are delighted to continue our work with Piazza D’Oro to help launch BioPak’s innovative Aqueous BioCups to more than 100 venues across the country.
“We hope this roll-out can create a ripple effect across the wider industry and drive change for more venues to start making this switch to more sustainable alternatives.”
With sustainability at the heart of Piazza D’Oro’s mission, the shift to certified home compostable coffee cups reflects the brand’s commitment to building a better future for both people and the planet.
