Vegware Compostable Cold Cup Flat Lids 96-Series Pack of 1000
Product Description
These Vegware flat lids are designed for use with 96-series compostable cold cups in the 340ml and 455ml sizes. Made from PLA — a plant-based plastic alternative derived from renewable...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Bpa free
- BPA free
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 96
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Product Description
These Vegware flat lids are designed for use with 96-series compostable cold cups in the 340ml and 455ml sizes. Made from PLA — a plant-based plastic alternative derived from renewable crops — they include a straw slot and sit flush on the cup rim, making them a practical choice for cold drinks service where a domed lid isn't required.
In a busy café, juice bar, or grab-and-go operation, these lids perform consistently across a high throughput of drinks. The PLA material is lightweight but holds its shape reliably during service, and the fit on compatible 96-series cups is secure enough for counter service and lightly handled takeaway use. They are not intended for hot drinks or carbonated beverages under pressure.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are straightforward:
- Industrially compostable within 12 weeks, supporting food waste diversion strategies
- Plant-based PLA construction reduces reliance on fossil-fuel-derived plastics
- Straw slot suits cold drink service without requiring a separate domed lid
- Pack of 1000 suits regular volume purchasing for cafés and hospitality operations
- Compatible with Vegware's 96-series compostable cold cup range for a matched system
There are no installation requirements, but it is worth confirming access to a certified industrial composting collection service before committing to compostable packaging across your operation. These lids cannot be composted through standard kerbside food waste collections — industrial composting infrastructure is needed to achieve the claimed breakdown time. If your waste contractor does not currently accept compostable packaging, that is worth clarifying before switching.
These lids are well suited to cafés, juice bars, canteens, and hospitality venues already using or moving to Vegware's compostable cup range. For operations running significantly higher drink volumes, it may be worth considering whether bulk case formats offer a more practical purchasing arrangement.
If you have questions about building a consistent compostable packaging system across your drinks offering, we're happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Flat PLA lid with straw slot for 96-series cold cups
- Fits Vegware 340ml and 455ml compostable cold cups
- Industrially compostable within 12 weeks at certified sites
- Lightweight PLA construction at 2g per lid
- Pack of 1000 units for consistent high-volume service supply
Operational Benefits
- Supports waste diversion goals by replacing single-use plastic lids
- Matched fit with Vegware cups reduces leakage risk during cold service
- Plant-based materials reduce fossil-fuel plastic dependency in your operation
- Bulk pack quantity lowers restocking frequency during busy service periods
- Consistent lid format simplifies staff training and drinks assembly workflow
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Bpa free
- BPA free
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 96
- Dimensions
- 10(H) x 96(Ø)mm
- Freezer safe
- No
- Material
- PLA
- Microwave safe
- No
- Weight
- 2g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — these flat lids are designed for still cold drinks only. PLA is not suitable for hot liquids, and the straw-slot design is not intended to contain carbonated drinks under pressure. For hot drink service you would need a separate lid product designed for that purpose.
- Not typically. These lids require industrial composting conditions to break down within the 12-week window. Standard kerbside food waste collections generally do not accept compostable packaging. It is worth confirming with your waste contractor whether they operate a certified industrial composting stream before switching to compostable packaging across your operation.
- These lids are designed for Vegware's 96-series cold cups in the 340ml and 455ml sizes. If you are using cold cups from a different series or a different manufacturer, the fit is unlikely to be reliable and we would recommend checking compatibility before ordering in volume.