A lid for a container, such as a beverage cup, is provided. The lid includes a top wall for covering an opening of the container. The top wall may include an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer may include a first perforation line defining an openable sip hole area. The outer layer may be connected to the inner layer at the openable sip hole area. The outer layer may include a tearing off area that may be torn off and result in the opening of the first perforation line to create a sip hole in the inner layer.

The present invention relates to a water-soluble consumable or beverage pod and a method of making a consumable or beverage instantly using the pod. The beverage pod does not leave any trash and a cover covering the pod is also biodegradable. The consumable pod includes a sealed water-soluble body containing a consumable powder which can be a coffee powder, a tea powder, a baby formula powder, and a soup powder. The pod is dropped into water, enabling the body to dissolve, and mixing of consumable powder in the water for instantly preparing the consumable. In some embodiments, sugar is included in the consumable powder or in the sealed water-soluble body, and a liquid beverage concentrate can be used in place of the beverage powder. The pods and their storage bag/packaging are biodegradable to remain environmentally conscious when thrown away.

A pop-top container assembly is provided. The assembly includes a pop-top cap and a container. The pop-top cap includes a base portion defining an opening having an inner surface. The pop-top cap further includes a cap portion pivotably coupled to the base portion and pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The container has an outer surface and defines an internal cavity with the outer surface depressible between a relaxed position and a depressed position. The base portion includes a lip extending from the inner surface and the cap portion includes a flange extending from the cap portion. The flange and the lip engage each other when the cap portion is in the closed position to secure the cap portion to the base portion. To this end, the pop-top cap and the container cooperate to disengage the flange and the lip from each other when the outer surface is depressed from the relaxed position to the depressed position.

A substrate treatment product comprising a package comprising at least one layer of fibrous or pulp material and at least one layer of a polymeric material selected from polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoate, a polyester, polybutylenadipate terephthalate, a cellulose based material, a starch based material, a sugare cane based material and mixtures thereof, and the packaging containing a plurality of water-soluble capsules, each water-soluble capsule comprising a substrate treatment composition within a sealed compartment which is filled to at least 60% of the volume of the compartment, the package comprising (i) a receptable containing or more of said water soluble capsules and a closure; (ii) a child resistant closure mechanism comprising a first locking member on the receptacle and a second locking member present on the closure whereby the members interlock;

wherein the substrate treatment composition has a viscosity in the range 200 mPa.Math.s-2000 mPa.Math.s at 25° C. at a shear rate of 21 sec.sup.−1, wherein the water soluble capsule comprises a water soluble film comprising polyvinyl alcohol, a modified polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate, carboxymethylcellulose or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and wherein the water content of the substrate treatment composition is in the range 0.01-15% wt. based on the total weight of the composition.

The use of hemp paper for use in bags or newsprint.

The use of hemp paper for use to manufacture cardboard cartons or corrugated boxes.

The use of hemp paper for use to manufacture paper sleeves paper sleeves and other devices made from hemp for holding cups.

A tray having: an annular sidewall having upper and lower annular peripheral edges, an upper annular peripheral rim which is integral with the upper annular peripheral edge, and a base having an annular peripheral edge which is integral with the lower annular peripheral edge of the sidewall, wherein the rim, the sidewall and the base are composed of a thermoplastic polymer and the sidewall and the base define a central concavity for packaging a product, wherein the base has a lattice structure of elongate foam ribs interconnected by foam junctions, wherein each foam rib has opposite ends, and each end is integrally connected to either the annular peripheral edge of the base or one of the foam junctions, wherein each foam rib and each foam junction has opposed upper and lower unfoamed solid skins of the thermoplastic polymer on opposite sides of a central cellular foam core of the thermoplastic polymer

Food tray and food related features that provide a structure having a rounded corner appearance and assembly by mechanical folding are provided, among other features. The tray can have a flap directed adjacent and continuing from a series of triangles formed by fold lines wherein the flap is positioned to have a surface that is flush with the surface of an adjacent sidewall when assembled. A series of tab are positioned above the triangles and when assembled the outer edges of the triangles adjoin the tray sidewalls to close the junctions. A heat and pressure process adheres the adjacent surface. The tray can be made from material is recyclable, compostable and/or biodegradable.

A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule includes a capsule body that has a collar edge and a capsule bottom; a filter element located inside of the capsule body, the filter element is elastic, the filter element has a flange that is attached to the collar edge of the capsule body, the filter element has a bottom; and a cover attached to the capsule body. The bottom of the filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom such that a free space remains between the filter element and the capsule bottom. The filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom in such a manner that only before a liquid is applied to a beverage substrate, does the filter element not touch the capsule bottom.