Life Cycle Assessment Reports

Transparent, ISO-compliant environmental impact data for every Cup Source product. Access full methodologies, impact categories, and downloadable PDFs.

📐 ISO 14040/14044 Compliant
🌍 Cradle-to-Grave Scope
✅ Third-Party Verified
📊 OpenLCA & SimaPro Data
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Standard Double-Wall Paper Coffee Cup (8oz–20oz)

Verified
System Boundary Cradle-to-Grave
Last Updated Oct 2024
Verification Third-Party (TÜV)
0.28 kgCO₂e
1.4 LWater
1.1 MJEnergy

Clear PET Cold Drink Cup (16oz)

Updated
System Boundary Cradle-to-Gate
Last Updated Aug 2024
Verification Internal QA
0.42 kgCO₂e
0.8 LWater
2.3 MJEnergy

PLA-Coated Compostable Bowl (24oz)

Verified
System Boundary Cradle-to-Grave
Last Updated Nov 2024
Verification Third-Party (BPI)
0.35 kgCO₂e
2.1 LWater
1.8 MJEnergy

Custom Branding Impact Add-On (Full Color)

Draft
System Boundary Cradle-to-Factory
Last Updated Sep 2024
Verification Pending
+0.08 kgCO₂e
+0.2 LWater
+0.3 MJEnergy

FSC-Certified Paper Cup Sleeve (Standard)

Verified
System Boundary Cradle-to-Gate
Last Updated Oct 2024
Verification Third-Party
0.09 kgCO₂e
0.5 LWater
0.4 MJEnergy

Bagasse Takeaway Container (16oz)

Updated
System Boundary Cradle-to-Grave
Last Updated Dec 2024
Verification Third-Party (OK Compost)
0.31 kgCO₂e
1.7 LWater
1.5 MJEnergy
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Methodology & Compliance

All Cup Source LCA studies follow internationally recognized standards and transparent data collection protocols.

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ISO 14040/14044 Framework

Every assessment strictly adheres to ISO 14040 and 14044 guidelines for goal definition, scope, life cycle inventory (LCI), and impact assessment (LCIA).

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Impact Categories

Reports cover Global Warming Potential (GWP), Water Consumption, Non-Renewable Energy Use, Eutrophication, and Acidification using ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint.

Data Quality & Verification

Primary manufacturing data is collected quarterly. Secondary data sources include Ecoinvent v3.9 and USLCI. Critical reports undergo third-party verification.

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