Eco-friendly alternatives for all your foodservice packaging needs.
Minima products are made from certified compostable resins like polylactic acid (PLA,others like PBAT, PBS,PBSA, PHA,PHB….etc.) and other plant-based polymers. All of our products are designed to decompose in commercial composting facilities in 60 to 90 days.
If you have major foodservice & catering operations, Minima offers you a total solution to replace non-degradable plastics and transform all your waste to compostable feedstock.
Feel good about reducing your impact on the environment. And let your customers know you care by arranging to compost all your compostable foodservice waste at a commercial compost center near you.
Compostable Bags
Compostable Film Extrusion Resins
Minima 100% Compostable Film Extrusion Resins are a perfect replacement for non-degradable film resins. Tested and certified to meet international standards for compostability, Minima resins create flms for a variety of applications including mulch film, yard waste bags, kitchen waste bags, and food packaging. Minima blow film extrusion grades are avallable in clear, semi-clear and opaque formulations which can be blended with a variety of pigments for additional color options.
Compostable Hot Cups
Ideal for hot coffee and teas, single-wall paper hot cups from Minima are made from chlorine-bleach free paperboard, coated with a layer of certified biodegradable polymer*. The cups are precisely manufactured to ensure close fit with Minima Hot Cup Lids.
- Coated with a certified biopolymer (PLA, polylactic acid) and / or (PBS, polybutylenc succinate), to ensure strong seals and leak-free construction.
- Withstands hot beverages up to 176℉ / 80℃
- Fits most foodservice cup dispensers – industry standard 80/90 mm diameter
- Smooth rolled rim ensures a tight lid fit
- Stock is available in 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 ounce, and 22 ounce sizes. Smaller and larger sizes are available as custom order.
- Certified compostable by BPI, DIN Certco and OK Compost.
- Printed with images and facts about endangered wildlife: show your commitment to a better Earth
- Available in custom-printed, private label versions. Please inquire.
*Compostable Hot Cups can be commercially composted after use and break down within 60 to 90 days.
Manufactured with food-grade compostable resin and natural materials, Minima 100% Compostable Hot Cups are available in attractive, stock designs and can also be custom printed with environmentally friendly inks to deliver a unique branded product.
Clear Compostable Cold Drink Cups
Suitable for cold drinks, these study, crystal-clear cups are a drop-in replacement for conventional plastics. Just one important difference: these cold cups will biodegrade in 60 to 90 days when commercially composted, offering a progressive, environmentally sound solution to consumer waste.
- Feels as strong and secure as conventional plastic cold cups
- Offers outstanding performance and reduced global impact
- One-size-fits-all clear cold cup lids, in dome and flat styles, sold separately.
- Available in 9/12/16/20/22/24/28-ounce sizes, poly-bagged packages of 50, or cases of 500 and 1,000
- Two great printed designs:
- Playful “leaves” that dance in the wind
- Earth-aware “circle-of-life” with a beautiful array of wildlife images
- Can be custom printed in up to six colors of environmentally friendly ink with your logo, trademark, or other designs
Like any cold cups, these products are not suitable for liquids up to 50 Celsius (122 Fahrenheit). Do not heat or microwave this product.
*Minima cold cups are independently tested and certified by BPI, DIN Certco, and OK Compost.
Compostable Cold Drink Lids
Minima cold cup lids are designed to precisely fit Minima cold drink cups. Available in domed or flat styles, and in sizes for 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz or 20 oz cups.
*Minima products are independently certified by BPI, DIN Certco, and Vinçotte (OK Compost) to completely biodegradable in professionally managed industrial compost facilities. Check locally since such facilities are not available in all communities. All Minima products are also tested to be free of BPA, phthalates and other plasticizers.
Certified Compostable Cutlery (GP332)
Minima certified compostable* knives, forks and spoons are injection molded from a custom-blended alloy of cPLA and/or PBS resins (Minima GP332).
- Sturdy feel, for safe use in commercial, retail and institutional foodservice operations.
- 100% certified biodegradable/compostable* cutlery similar performance to polypropylene (PP).
- Can withstand temperatures ranging from -35℉/-20℃ to 185℉/85℃.
- Sanitary white color. Custom colors (certified compostable) also available by custom order.
- Available in consumer packs of 100 or 300 pieces + combo packs of 360 (180 forks, 120 spoons and 60 knives)
- Institutional foodservice bulk cases (1,000 pieces, individually bagged).
*Certified by independent global agencies to completely and safely biodegrade in 60 to 90 days in a commercial composting facility. Check locally since these facilities may not exist in your community.
Compostable Straws
Are you looking for a sturdy compostable straw that does not disintegrate in water like paper straws? Try Minima 100% Compostable Straws!
- Made from naturally biodegradable plant-based polymers.
- Certified compostable in industrial facilities.
- Certified free of BPA, phthalates and other plasticizers.
- Available in straight straws (90~280mm). Flexible/bendable straws available as custom order.
- GP309 high-heat resistant (for drinks up to 80° Celsius (176°Fahrenheit))
- Non-heat resistant (for drinks up to 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit))
Compostable Hot Cup Lids
Snap-fit, leak-proof lids for compostable hot cups, made from cPLA certified compostable* materials.
- Manufacturing method: Thermoforming molded
- Withstands hot beverages up to 203℉/95℃.
- Offers secure, precise fit on Minima Hot Cups.
- Outstanding performance and reduced global impact
- Available in either dome and flat styles.
- Available in industry-standard 90 mm diameter (to fit 10 ounce, 12 ounce or 16 ounce hot cups).
- Poly-bagged packages of 50, or cases of 1,000
Do not heat or microwave this product.
*Minima hot cup lids are independently tested and certified by BPI, DIN Certco, and Vinçotte (OK Compost) to be compostable in industrial environments. Check locally since such facilities are not available in all communities.
