Compostable capsules: with single serve drinks systems continuing to grow in popularity, there are increasing calls to balance the demand for capsules with sustainability.
RPC Bebo has now developed an innovative coffee capsule material that can be industrially composted whilst still delivering long-term protection of the contents and withstanding the high pressure operation of coffee capsule machines.
The new Bebo B2nature™ material features a special multilayer sheet which incorporates an effective oxygen barrier to deliver a long ambient shelf-life and maintain the aroma and quality of the coffee in the capsule. Within 12 weeks of industrial composting, only a minor amount of capsule material is left thanks to efficient decomposition, which is assisted by the coffee itself, as it provides valuable nutrients to the compost and improves the nature of the soil. The material can therefore be certified for industrial composting, based on key European and US norms
Equally important, the compostable capsule retains the strength and durabilityof those made from conventional capsule materials, ensuring efficient filling and sealing, together with reliable operation.
“B2nature™ means consumers can benefit from the convenience of small portion packs by providing a sustainable means of disposing of them,” Matthias Michaelis, RPC Bebo’s Business Unit Manager, Thermoformed Barrier Packaging told PV. “Equally important, the material also offers the high level of protection that means the freshness, aroma and quality of the coffee are not compromised.”
