| Name of eco-innovation demand | Composting of plasric cups made of PLA bioplastic |
| Company / organisation | HEINEKEN Hungária Breweries Ltd |
| Type of organisation | Brewing company |
| Country | Hungary |
| Website | http://www.heinekenhungaria.hu/ |
| Description of required eco-innovation / solution / technology / resource / knowledge / product / service | HEINEKEN Hungária Breweries Ltd is looking for an environmentally friendly solution regarding the composting of plastic cups made of PLA bioplastic |
| Background | HEINEKEN Hungária launched its plastic-free movement in May 2018. For a month, the company’s beers were offered in degradable plant-based so-called PLA cups at four restaurants. Due to favorable consumer feedback, HEINEKEN Hungária decided to continue its campaign. According to the experiences of the May campaign and the company’s recent research, 93% of Hungarians prefer plastic degradable packaging, and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly solutions. Made from renewable resources such as corn, PLA plastic is an excellent alternative to standard plastic and styrofoam. They are fully compostable and typically break down within 30-45 days in a controlled composting environment. Freezer safe and allergen free, eco disposable cups are a functional way to help the environment without sacrificing quality. Search online for more details. |
| Description of challenge to be solved | We are looking for a compost site that is suitable (physically and legally) for the decomposition of these PLA cups. |
| Preferred stage of development of solution | Preferred stage of development of the solution / technology: Technology readiness level (TRL): TRL 8 or above. TRL 8. System complete and qualified; TRL 9. Actual system proven in operational environment (competitive manufacturing in the case of key enabling technologies) |
| Preferred form(s) of cooperation, collaboration | Open to negotiation |
| Language(s) of communication | English, Hungarian |
| Contact at the company / organisation | For more information, technical requests please contact the organisation: Anna Gebri 84/a Dózsa György street 1068 Budapest anna.gebri@heineken.hu |
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