Eco & Compostable Coffee Sleeves
Are Java Jacket sleeves compostable and recyclable?
Yes. Every Java Jacket sleeve is made from recycled material, 100% compostable, and recyclable at the same time. Sleeves are printed with water-based, FDA food-safe Pantone inks and bonded with non-toxic biodegradable adhesive, so nothing in the construction blocks either disposal path. A café doesn't have to choose between composting and recycling; both are available for every sleeve sold.
Original vs Eco II
Both lines share the same recycled, compostable, and recyclable properties. The difference is profile and paper use:
| Dimension | Original | Eco II |
|---|---|---|
| Profile / height | The classic taller corrugated sleeve | A shorter corrugated sleeve |
| Paper used | Standard sleeve paper usage | Less paper per sleeve, thanks to the shorter profile |
| Insulation & grip | Corrugated waffle-texture grip | Same corrugated waffle-texture grip and insulation |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Large |
| Minimum order | 40 cases (52,000 sleeves) | 60 cases (60,000 sleeves) |
| Best for | Cafés that want the classic taller sleeve profile | Cafés prioritizing paper reduction at the same insulation |
Certifications
Select Original and Eco II sleeves are both BPI-certified compostable and FSC-certified. Certifications are scoped to specific products rather than blanket claims. Check the product page for a given sleeve to confirm which certifications apply to it.
When to choose Eco II vs Original
Choose Eco II if reducing paper use per sleeve is a sustainability priority; choose Original if you want the classic taller sleeve profile. Both deliver the same corrugated insulation and grip, and both carry the same recycled, compostable, and recyclable properties, so the choice comes down to sleeve height and paper footprint, not which one is "more eco."
Frequently asked questions
Are Java Jacket coffee sleeves compostable?
Yes. Every Java Jacket sleeve, Original and Eco II alike, is 100% compostable. It's not a special line or an add-on option; it's a property of the entire catalog.
Are Java Jacket coffee sleeves recyclable?
Yes. Every Java Jacket sleeve is also recyclable, on top of being 100% compostable and made from recycled material. Composting and recycling aren't a trade-off here: a café can choose either disposal path.
What are Java Jacket coffee sleeves made of?
Every sleeve is made from recycled material, printed with water-based, FDA food-safe Pantone inks, and bonded with non-toxic biodegradable adhesive. That construction is the same across Original and Eco II.
What's the difference between Original and Eco II?
Eco II is a shorter corrugated sleeve that uses less paper than Original, while delivering the same corrugated insulation, grip, and eco properties (recycled material, 100% compostable, recyclable). Original is the classic taller profile. Neither is more or less eco-friendly than the other. The difference is height and paper use, not sustainability.
See every eco-friendly sleeve material
Compare substrates and finishes on the materials page, or shop in-stock sleeves made from recycled, compostable, recyclable material. Popular in-stock picks include the Eco II Small Natural for 8 oz cups and the Pint White for 12–24 oz cups.