Vegware Compostable Coffee Cup Lids 12oz & 16oz (Pack of 1000)
Product Description
These are compostable hot cup lids from Vegware, designed to fit 12oz and 16oz cups in the 89-series range. Made from CPLA — a plant-based material derived from corn starch...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Bpa free
- BPA free
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 89
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Product Description
These are compostable hot cup lids from Vegware, designed to fit 12oz and 16oz cups in the 89-series range. Made from CPLA — a plant-based material derived from corn starch rather than oil — they offer a like-for-like replacement for conventional plastic lids in takeaway and self-serve coffee operations.
In a busy café or catering environment, lids need to seat securely and retain heat without failing under the pressure of a rushed service. These perform reliably in that context, helping to reduce spills and keep drinks at temperature during handoff — whether that's across a counter, at an event, or in a grab-and-go setup. The CPLA material holds its shape under hot liquid contact, which is a common failure point with cheaper compostable alternatives.
- Fully compostable via industrial composting facilities
- Lower embodied carbon than conventional plastic lids
- Consistent fit across Vegware 12oz and 16oz hot cup range
- Supplied in bulk quantities suited to continuous service
- Supports operators working towards single-use plastic reduction
These lids are intended for industrial composting rather than home composting or general recycling — operators should confirm collection arrangements with their waste contractor before switching. They won't be the right choice for sites without access to commercial composting infrastructure.
Well suited to cafés, contract caterers, event companies, and any operator already using Vegware cups who wants a matched lid that fits their sustainability reporting. For lower-volume settings, smaller pack sizes may be more practical to avoid stock wastage.
If you're working through a broader switch to compostable disposables or need to check compatibility with your existing cup stock, we're happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- CPLA material holds shape under hot liquid contact
- Fits Vegware 89-series 12oz and 16oz hot cups
- Made from corn-based material rather than oil-derived plastic
- Fully compostable via industrial composting facilities
- Supplied in a pack of 1000 for continuous service use
Operational Benefits
- Reduces spills during handoff in fast-paced takeaway service
- Supports single-use plastic reduction targets for operators
- Consistent lid fit helps maintain workflow speed at peak service
- Matched to Vegware cups, simplifying sustainable disposables procurement
- Lower embodied carbon than conventional plastic lids aids reporting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Bpa free
- BPA free
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 89
- Dimensions
- 10(H) x 89(Ø)mm
- Freezer safe
- No
- Material
- CPLA
- Microwave safe
- No
- Weight
- 3g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — CPLA is designed for industrial composting and requires the higher temperatures of a commercial composting facility to break down correctly. Before switching to these lids, it's worth confirming that your waste contractor offers a collection route for compostable materials, otherwise they may end up in general waste, which undermines the environmental benefit.
- These lids are designed specifically for the Vegware 89-series and are sized to fit Vegware 12oz and 16oz hot cups. Compatibility with cups from other suppliers depends on whether they share the same rim diameter, so it's worth checking before committing to a full pack quantity.
- For high-volume sites — busy cafés, event caterers, or contract catering operations — a pack of 1000 is a sensible working quantity. For lower-volume settings, it's worth considering shelf life and storage space, as CPLA products can be affected by prolonged exposure to heat or humidity in storage. If you're unsure whether this quantity suits your throughput, we can help you work out what makes sense.