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16oz Greenspirit Double Wall Compostable Coffee Cups | 500 Pack | Ireland
The 16oz Greenspirit is the large-format compostable coffee cup for Irish businesses that means it — trusted by Dublin drive-through cafés, Cork food trucks and Galway hotel breakfast services for big lattes, hot chocolates and large takeaway teas. Aqueous (water-based) lining — no PE, no PLA, no plastic of any kind. Home compostable within 24 weeks. Re-pulpable through standard paper recycling. Double wall insulation, no sleeve required. 500 cups per case at €53.99 — approximately €0.11 per cup.
🔹 Smaller cup? → 12oz Greenspirit — 500/case. 🔹 Even smaller? → 8oz Greenspirit — 500/case. 🔹 Need lids? → 90mm Plastic-Free Aqueous Paper Lids.
The 16oz (473ml) is the large-format cup — big lattes, oversized hot chocolates, large takeaway teas, drive-through coffee. The aqueous lining is what sets it apart from every other “compostable” cup on the Irish market: no PE, no PLA, no plastic of any kind. Home compostable within 24 weeks in a standard garden compost bin. Re-pulpable through standard paper recycling. Microwave safe. The double wall air gap insulates the drink and keeps the outside cool to touch — no sleeve required even at 16oz. At ~€0.11 per cup it’s the cost-efficient genuinely plastic-free large-format option.
🌱 Eco credentials: Home compostable within 24 weeks — industrially compostable within 12 weeks — re-pulpable through standard paper recycling — microwave safe — no PE, no PLA, no plastic of any kind.
🚚 FREE Delivery across Ireland on this product. Order before 1pm for same-day dispatch from our Dublin 12 warehouse.
💰 500 cups at €53.99 — approximately €0.11 per cup. Multi-site or high-volume operation? Call +353 (0)1 4433964 for case and pallet pricing.
Aqueous vs PLA vs PE — What’s the Actual Difference?
| Lining Type | Plastic-Free? | Home Compostable? | Paper Recyclable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueous — these cups | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes — 24 weeks | ✅ Yes |
| PLA (most “compostable” cups) | ❌ No — bio-plastic | ❌ Industrial only | ❌ No |
| PE (standard cups) | ❌ No — petroleum plastic | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Most compostable coffee cups on the Irish market use PLA — a plant-based plastic that requires industrial composting at temperatures above 58°C. Industrial composting facilities are not widely available in Ireland, which means most PLA cups end up in general waste despite the compostable label. Greenspirit uses a water-based aqueous coating with no plastic content — genuinely home compostable and re-pulpable through standard paper recycling.
Best For
Ideal fit: Large lattes, big hot chocolates, oversized takeaway teas and drive-through coffee where the 16oz (473ml) is the right size and a genuinely plastic-free compostable cup without a sleeve is the format.
- Large lattes, hot chocolates and takeaway teas — the primary use case — the 16oz (473ml) is the large-format standard; the double wall construction keeps the drink hot and the outside cool without a sleeve even at this size
- Drive-through cafés and hotel breakfast service — the large format for guests who want a cup to take away; the double wall means no sleeve required, which simplifies service
- Cafés with public sustainability commitments — the aqueous lining is verifiable; home compostable within 24 weeks means customers can test it; re-pulpable means it’s accepted in standard paper recycling
- Zero-waste events and corporate sustainability programmes — home compostable on-site without special infrastructure; re-pulpable in standard paper recycling; no industrial composting facility required
- High-volume coffee service — 500 cups per case (20 packs of 25); deep stock held year-round from our Dublin 12 warehouse
Key Features
- Aqueous (water-based) lining — no PE, no PLA, no plastic — the only lining type that is genuinely plastic-free; home compostable and re-pulpable through standard paper recycling
- Home compostable within 24 weeks — breaks down in a standard garden compost bin; no industrial composting facility required; customers can verify it themselves
- Re-pulpable — accepted in paper recycling — clean cups go in standard paper recycling streams across Ireland
- Double wall insulation — no sleeve needed — air gap between two layers keeps drinks hot and the outside cool to touch even at 16oz; saves the cost and complexity of a separate sleeve
- 16oz capacity (473ml) — the large-format standard for big lattes, hot chocolates, oversized teas and drive-through coffee
- Microwave safe — customers can reheat without transferring to another cup
- 500 cups per case (20 packs of 25) — bulk supply for high-volume coffee shops and cafés
Technical Specifications
| Capacity | 16oz (473ml) | Case Quantity | 500 cups (20 packs of 25) |
| Construction | Double wall paperboard | Lining | Aqueous (water-based) — no PE, no PLA |
| Home Compostable | Yes — within 24 weeks | Industrial Compostable | Yes — within 12 weeks |
| Re-pulpable | Yes — standard paper recycling | Microwave Safe | Yes |
| Sleeve Required | No | Compatible Lid | 90mm Plastic-Free Aqueous Paper Lid |
| SKU | 100104 | Plastic Content | None — plastic-free |
| Delivery | FREE across Ireland | Dispatch | Same-day before 1pm from Dublin 12 |
Compatible Lids — Keeping It Fully Plastic-Free
The lid matters as much as the cup. These 16oz Greenspirit cups are designed to pair with the 90mm Plastic-Free Aqueous Paper Hot Cup Lids (12/16oz) — also aqueous lined, also plastic-free, designed specifically for this cup size. A fully compostable, fully plastic-free cup and lid combination with no plastic content at any point in the supply chain.
Who Uses the 16oz Greenspirit Double Wall Cup?
Dublin and Cork drive-through cafés and hotel breakfast services — the 16oz is the large-format cup for guests and customers who want a big coffee or hot chocolate to take away; the double wall construction means no sleeve required even at 16oz, which simplifies service at a busy drive-through or hotel breakfast counter.
Galway and Limerick food trucks and large-format coffee service — the 16oz covers big lattes, oversized hot chocolates and large takeaway teas; the aqueous lining is genuinely plastic-free and home compostable, which matters for food trucks at eco-conscious markets and events.
Zero-waste events and corporate sustainability programmes in Belfast, Sligo and Derry — home compostable on-site without special infrastructure; re-pulpable in standard paper recycling; the cup that works at events where industrial composting isn’t available.
Multi-site operations and procurement buyers across Donegal, Cavan and beyond — 500 cups per case, volume discounts available; VAT invoice on every order; deep stock held year-round from our Dublin 12 warehouse.
Browse the Greenspirit Double Wall Range
- 8oz Greenspirit Double Wall Compostable Coffee Cups — 500/case — espresso drinks, cortados, small coffees
- 12oz Greenspirit Double Wall Compostable Coffee Cups — 500/case — lattes, flat whites, Americanos
- 16oz Greenspirit Double Wall Compostable Coffee Cups — 500/case (current product) — large lattes, hot chocolates, drive-through coffee
- 90mm Plastic-Free Aqueous Paper Lids (12/16oz) — compatible lid for 12oz and 16oz Greenspirit cups
Irish Owned, Dublin 12 Based — Supplying Ireland Since 2007
VAT-registered Irish supplier trusted by coffee shops, cafés, delis and hospitality venues across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Belfast, Sligo, Donegal, Cavan and Derry. Orders before 1pm ship same day for next-day delivery nationwide. Deep stock held year-round — no mid-service stockouts.
✅ Irish owned since 2007 — 10,000+ Irish businesses supplied
✅ Bulk discounts on case and pallet orders — call +353 (0)1 4433964
✅ VAT invoice on every order
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