Fiesta Compostable CPLA Coffee Cup Lids 8oz (Pack of 1000)
Product Description
These are compostable lids designed to fit the Fiesta Green range of 8oz hot cups. Made from CPLA — a plant-based material derived from cornstarch — they are fully compostable...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 83
- Dimensions
- 16(H) x 83(Ø)mm
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Product Description
These are compostable lids designed to fit the Fiesta Green range of 8oz hot cups. Made from CPLA — a plant-based material derived from cornstarch — they are fully compostable through an appropriate industrial composting facility, making them a practical alternative to conventional plastic lids for operators looking to reduce single-use plastic waste across their drinks service.
In a busy café, coffee shop, or food stall environment, lids like these handle a straightforward job: keeping hot drinks contained during handover and transit, reducing spills, and maintaining temperature for the customer. The CPLA material performs adequately under normal hot drink service conditions, though operators should be aware that CPLA lids are not equivalent to conventional plastic in terms of heat resistance at extremes — they are suited to standard hot beverage service rather than prolonged exposure to very high temperatures.
Buying in bulk at 1,000 units keeps unit cost manageable and reduces how frequently stock needs reordering, which is a practical consideration for high-footfall sites. Key operational points worth noting:
- Fully compostable through certified industrial composting — not suitable for home composting bins
- Made from CPLA, a plant-based alternative to conventional plastic lids
- Designed to fit the Fiesta Green 8oz hot cup range specifically
- Sold in a case of 1,000, suited to consistent daily volume
- Supports operators working towards reducing single-use plastic waste
These lids are a sensible choice for coffee shops, cafés, market traders, festival caterers, and contract catering operations that are already using or switching to the Fiesta Green cup range. If your site runs significantly higher volumes or you use a different cup size, it is worth checking compatibility before ordering in quantity.
If you are unsure which cup and lid combination is right for your service setup, our team is happy to point you in the right direction before you commit to a bulk order.
Key Features
- CPLA plant-based material fully compostable via industrial composting facilities
- Designed to fit Fiesta Green 8oz hot cups specifically
- Bulk pack of 1,000 lids reduces reorder frequency for busy sites
- Secure fit helps prevent spills during drink handover and customer transit
- Lightweight construction at 2.8g per lid keeps waste volume low
Operational Benefits
- Reduces single-use plastic waste across front-of-house drinks service
- Bulk 1,000-unit pack lowers cost per unit for high-volume operations
- Supports credible sustainability messaging to eco-conscious customers
- Consistent cup compatibility avoids fitting issues during busy service
- Compostable disposal route simplifies waste stream management on site
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 83
- Dimensions
- 16(H) x 83(Ø)mm
- Material
- CPLA
- Microwave safe
- No
- Weight
- 2.8g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- CPLA is certified for industrial composting only. Home composting bins do not reach the temperatures required to break the material down correctly. Operators should ensure they have access to a certified industrial composting collection service before committing to compostable packaging across their operation.
- These lids are designed specifically for the Fiesta Green 8oz hot cup range. Cup and lid tolerances vary between manufacturers, so we would not recommend assuming compatibility with other cup brands without checking first. If you are running a mixed cup estate, it is worth confirming the fit before ordering in bulk.
- For most independent cafés serving a consistent volume of takeaway drinks, 1,000 units is a practical stock level that balances storage space against reorder frequency. If your site has very limited storage or your takeaway volume is low, it is worth considering how quickly you would turn through the stock before committing to a full case.