Lecta has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable food-service packaging with the flustix “Less Plastics Product”certification for its EraCup Natural board. This international recognition reinforces Lecta’s commitment to a new era of responsibility in paper packaging and positions EraCup Natural among the most advanced low-plastic solutions currently available on the market.
The certification confirms that EraCup Natural is composed of at least 99.25% plastic-free material, the highest level awarded under the flustix European standard. This verification is based on independent testing carried out by an accredited laboratory, validating the board’s optimized material composition and its contribution to reducing plastic content in single-use food packaging.
Designed for Performance and Sustainability
EraCup Natural is an SBB (Solid Bleached Board) produced from pulp sourced from responsibly managed, certified forests. It features a smooth, natural surface suitable for both flexographic and offset printing, ensuring high visual quality for branded food-service applications.
Its inner side is coated with an aqueous dispersion, delivering excellent heat-sealing properties and reliable performance during converting processes—making it particularly well suited for single-use paper cups and food-service packaging.
Verified Transparency and Reduced Environmental Impact
The flustix label is widely recognized in the packaging sector for its quantitative evaluation of plastic content, conducted in line with international standards and strict traceability requirements. Combined with EraCup Natural’s high technical performance, the certification confirms compliance with the most demanding expectations for transparency, recyclability, and environmental responsibility.
“This accreditation confirms EraCup Natural as a benchmark board for food-service applications, designed to deliver outstanding converting performance while responding effectively to new market demands,” said Armin Van Overbeek, Specialities Commercial Director at Lecta. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to developing safe, regulation-compliant, and highly recyclable solutions that help converters and brand owners advance their sustainability goals and strengthen brand differentiation.”
Comprehensive Sustainability Credentials
In addition to the flustix certification, EraCup Natural holds:
- DIN CERTCO certification for both industrial and home compostability
- Recyclability Level A under Aticelca 501/19
- Independent assessments confirming compatibility with standard paper recycling streams
A New Era of Responsibility
This latest certification represents another step forward in Lecta’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and accelerate the adoption of circular, lower-impact packaging solutions. The EraCup range embodies Lecta’s guiding philosophy—“A New Era of Responsibility”—driving responsible innovation in food packaging and reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to a more sustainable future.