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Bare™ by Solo® - Consumer Products
Bare™ by Solo® – Foodservice Products

Solo Cup Company is an active member of the following organizations:
  • American Chemistry Council’s Plastic Foodservice Packaging Group (PFPG)
  • US Composting Council
  • NAPCOR (National Association of Plastic Container Recycling)
  • Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
  • Society of Plastics Industry
  • Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI)
  • Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)
The goal of our involvement is to join with other manufacturers and suppliers in constructive dialogue about sustainability issues, to learn about technological developments that support sustainability, and to participate in positive change.




BPI Certified -

Solo® Cup has received certification for some of its products from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). Products currently certified are Bare™ PLA Hot Cups (374PLA, 378PLA, 370PLA, 410PLA, 412PLA, 316PLA, and 420PLA) and Bare™ PLA Compostable Consumer Cold Cups (EC14). BPI is an independent organization that reviews and certifies products as meeting ASTM D6400 and D6868 specifications for compostability. These products are intended to be composted in a municipal or commercial facility operated in accordance with best composting management practices. Check to see if such a facility exists in your community. To learn more about BPI please visit: www.bpiworld.org

To locate a composting facility near you please visit: www.findacomposter.com

Cedar Grove Composting Accepted Products -

Solo® has also received several products which are Cedar Grove's Composting accepted. Please visit Cedar Grove’s website to see the most current approved list: www.cedar-grove.com

 

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