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Cups, Glasses and Lids Cups, Glasses and Lids

SINGLE-USE ITEMS

PROHIBITED

FOR CUPS AND GLASSES
All compostable and non-compostable plastics (no. 1 to 7)

FOR LIDS

  • Polystyrene (no. 6), polyvinyl chloride (no. 3)*, and compostable plastics (no. 7 PLA and PHA)
  • Black plastic*

*Except for beverages not ready for immediate consumption.

SINGLE-USE ITEMS

AUTHORIZED

FIRST CHOICE

Non-laminated paper or cardboard for CUPS AND GLASSES.

  • If surface protection is required, choose one that is water based or a bio-based plastic laminate that is certified compostable (in accordance with standards BNQ 0017-088 or ASTM D6868 or EN 13432).

Articles made of moulded or pressed paper or cardboard pulp (wood, and other cellulosic fibres) without plastic laminates FOR LIDS.

  • If surface protection is required, choose one that is water based or a bio-based plastic laminate that is certified compostable (in accordance with standards BNQ 0017-088 or ASTM D6868 or EN 13432).
  • Prioritize using a lid that is attached to the container and made of the same material (containers with hinged or foldable lids).


After use:

  • RECYCLE them

SECOND CHOICE

FOR LIDS: Clear or transparent plastics other than #3, #6 and #7.

  • Prioritize using rPET plastic.


After use:

  • RECYCLE them

Refer to the following list of suppliers to help choose your products. For other suggestions, send an email at [email protected]

Paper cup Green Century (Carrousel)
Cup carrier (Cascades)
Bagasse lid (Eco Guardian) – Matches with paper cup with PLA lining (Eco Guardian)
Paper cup with with water-based protective layer (Cambium)
Cone-shaped paper cups (Genpak)
Paper cup with PLA lining (Eco Guardian) – For cold or hot beverage
Insulated glass with PLA lining (Eco Guardian) – For cold or hot beverage
Cardboard lid (Cambium)
Cardboard lid butterfly opening (Cambium)
White PP lid – Matches with paper cup Green Century (Carrousel)
White paper cup Green Century (Carrousel)
White PP tear back lid Green Century – Matches with white paper cup Green Century (Carrousel)
Paper cup with water-soluble barrier (Nova Envirocom) – For hot beverage
Unbleached bagasse lid (Nova Envirocom) – Matches with paper cup with water-soluble barrier (Nova Envirocom)
Paper cup with PLA lining (Compost Montréal) – For cold beverage
Kraft paper cup with PLA lining (Compost Montréal) – For hot beverage
Bamboo cup (Compost Montréal) – For cold beverage
Fiber lid with straw hole (Compost Montréal) – Matches with cold beverage cups (Compost Montréal)
Bagasse lid (Compost Montréal) – Matches with hot beverage cup (Compost Montréal)
Clear PET lid with straw opening (Carrousel) – Matches with paper cup for cold beverage (Carrousel)
Customizable recycled paper cup (Graphic Packaging)
Paper cup with PLA lining Ecotainer (Graphic Packaging) – For hot beverage
Lids in white PP LHRDP-16 (Graphic Packaging) – Match with Ecotainer cups (Graphic Packaging)
Paper cup with PLA lining Ecotainer (Graphic Packaging) – For cold beverage
PET lids with straw hole or dome LCRSAL-22 (Graphic Packaging) – Match with Ecotainer cups (Graphic Packaging)
Bagasse cups and lids (Green Olive) – For cold or hot beverage
Unbleached paper cup (Cambium) – For cold beverage only
Butterfly paper cup – For cold beverage (LK Packaging)
Butterfly paper cup – For hot beverage (LK Packaging)
Bamboo paper cups with water-based protective layer (Soyle) – Lids sold separately
Lids for bamboo paper cups with water-based protective layer (Soyle)
Bamboo fiber cups with water-based protective layer (Soyle) – For cold beverage only – Lid and straw sold separately
Bamboo lids with water-based protective layer (Soyle)

THINKING ABOUT REUSING?

EVEN BETTER!

There are far too many single-use containers in circulation, even though they are compliant with the City of Montreal and the Government of Canada regulations.

We’ve created a guide to help you better understand how to prioritize the use of reusable dishware and containers.

CONSULT THE GUIDE

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