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Panda recycling announces plans to incorporate collection of paper packaging with Smart Planet Technologies’ EarthCoating® into Ireland and U.K. recycling operations.

February 22, 2018 — Once collection begins, 100% of the recovered cup stock and foodservice packaging will be diverted from landfill and delivered to paper mills to make new paper.

EarthCoating® is a mineralized resin barrier coating that makes paper cup and foodservice recycling possible.

EarthCoating® is a universal recycling solution that does not require new capital investment or modification of existing recycling equipment. Paper cups made with EarthCoating® are currently available under the reCUP™ and Vericup™ brands for orders throughout the U.K. and Ireland.

About Panda Recycling

Panda Recycling is a major recycler based in Ireland which has completed extensive testing and plans to begin commercial collection as material becomes available in Ireland and the U.K.. Panda Recycling is located in Beauparc Business Park, Navan, Co, Meath, Ireland

About Smart Planet Technologies

Smart Planet Technologies is a materials engineering company focused on advancements in sustainability for the packaging industry. Through innovation, our technologies are focused to conserve precious natural resources and provide high quality, environmental alternatives to a wide variety of rigid, flexible, barrier liners, cups, labels and other packaging applications.