# Recyclable Paperboard Coffee Cups Frugalpac Has Developed a Coffee Cup That Can Be Recycled By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paperboard References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/frugalcup-develops-coffee-cup-where-the-plastic-washes-away/) & [frugalpac](https://www.frugalpac.com/cup/) [Frugalpac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-of-pearl-vodka) recently announced that it has developed a [recyclable paperboard coffee cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard) that can help cut down on the amount of waste attributed to disposable cups. While paperboard coffee cups are a convenient take-out solution, these non-recyclable cups contribute to a great deal of waste. Now there may be a new option for brands interested in reducing coffee cup waste. The new paperboard coffee cups designed by Frugalpac are made from recycled paper that can be reused by paper recycling mills. Unlike ordinary coffee cups, the recyclable paperboard cups feature a thin plastic liner that is free from added chemicals and only lightly glued in place. This design allows the liner to be separated from the cup during the recycling process so that the cup can be recycled. Both cost-effective and eco-friendly, Frugalpac's new cups could be the solution to reducing coffee cup waste worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recyclable Coffee Cups:** The development of Frugalpac's recyclable paperboard cup suggests an opportunity for rivals to create new and improved versions. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** As eco-friendly alternatives to disposable items become more popular, there may be opportunity for businesses to rebrand their image by introducing more sustainable packaging options. - **Paper Recycling:** With the development of Frugalpac's new cup, the paper recycling industry may see a rise in demand for similar, recyclable products. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** Coffee shops and other food outlets may be interested in adopting Frugalpac's new cup as a way to showcase their eco-friendly practices and attract a more environmentally conscious customer base. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can take note of the growing demand for more sustainable products and embrace eco-friendly alternatives to keep up with changing consumer preferences. - **Recycling Industry:** As more eco-friendly products emerge, the recycling industry has an opportunity to expand and innovate, developing more efficient recycling processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-coffee-packaging.md) - [Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-parkers.md) - [Tech-Enabled Reusable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulicups.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Cup Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liplid.md) - [Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stora-enso.md) - [All-In-One Compostable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-butterfly-cup.md) - [Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pulp-coffee-carrier.md)