eGreen International has announced the launch of The VeriGreen Plus, a ‘self-destructing’ cup made from bio-based materials, according to a press release posted on WhatTheyThink.
The product’s UK debut is scheduled for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026.
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The cup is designed to be recyclable, with a biotransformation feature that begins after a set period, causing the cup to break down within two years.
When this process is triggered, the polymer produced from recycled cooking oil decomposes into a wax-like powder that biodegrades.
The product also incorporates a QR code that connects users to disposal guidance, supporting public information efforts on waste management.
eGreen International noted that potential applications for the cup exist in sectors such as foodservice, catering, and live events.
eGreen CEO Caroline Wiggins said: “It’s a single-use product but made from fossil-fuel-free material. If you follow COP every year and all the global conversations, you’ll know the world is moving towards fossil-fuel-free, carbon-free materials.
“At the moment, all plastics come from oil. This material doesn’t. It’s made from recycled cooking oil that’s turned into a polymer, and then we include a technology that ensures if the product is left in the open air, it biotransforms and returns to nature.
“The priority is always that cups are collected and recycled. But we know 80% of plastic that ends up in rivers and oceans comes from land. If a product escapes the recycling stream, the self-destruct technology means it will biotransform when exposed to heat, air, sunlight, and moisture, transforming it into a harmless wax. That’s particularly important in environments with large crowds and a low collection rate. It’s not an excuse for littering, but it provides a safety net.”
