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Lecta: efficient, responsible water management as a priority
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Lecta: efficient, responsible water management as a priority

CorporatePressSustainability

10/24/2023 12:00 AM

water management | sustainability | ESG

 

​ We continue working to improve water quality to minimize our environmental footprint​.

Water is essential in the pulp and paper industry, which is why at Lecta we prioritize the efficient use of this valuable natural resource. Our mills have a high rate of water recycling, and the amount discharged is almost equal to the intake.

Even though our outlet water is within regulated legal limits, we continue to work on improving water quality to reduce our environment footprint even further and constantly monitor waste disposal. In addition, in our mills there are also closed water systems, in which water is reused repeatedly.

Lecta is ambitious in continuing to anticipate and carefully manage our water usage and consumption through increasingly efficient processes and water management strategies

The new wastewater treatment plant at our Zaragoza, Spain, mill is a recent example of a project aimed at efficiency to minimize our environmental footprint and to better integrate with the surrounding region.

Find out more about Lecta's water management in our 2022 Sustainability Report.

For full details on Lecta's commitment to sustainability please www.lecta.com

 

 

Lecta expands its EraCup Range: a new era of responsibility for paper cups<img alt="EraCup 2025" src="/es/news/PublishingImages/nh_EraCup25.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="EraCup 2025" src="/es/news/PublishingImages/nd_EraCup25.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><p>Lecta is pleased to announce the expansion of its <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=ab4fa7a3-0634-4500-936f-c564acc72d36&TermSetId=df97ac4b-f748-499e-bb14-37fe224b64ce&TermId=8897251e-9935-4ec7-8312-f3ec80c2d3db"><strong>EraCup range</strong></a> with new board grades developed to meet the evolving responsible requirements of disposable packaging in the food service industry.</p><p>This broadened offering reinforces Lecta's commitment to a more sustainable future, providing responsible, high-performance paperboards for hot and cold beverage cups, as well as food packaging and boxes.</p><p><strong>Environmental Protection at the Core</strong></p><p>All grades in Lecta's EraCup range are fully recyclable, repulpable, and food-safe, meeting the highest technical and hygiene standards. They support circular economy principles and are designed for efficient end-of-life disposal.</p><p>Made from Solid Bleached Board (SBB) and sourced from certified sustainable forests, all products are recyclable through standard paper waste streams, with several options certified for industrial and home compostability.</p><p><strong>New Additions to the EraCup Range</strong></p><p><strong>EraCup Natural</strong><br> Already recognized for its industrial compostability and high recyclability, <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=ab4fa7a3-0634-4500-936f-c564acc72d36&TermSetId=df97ac4b-f748-499e-bb14-37fe224b64ce&TermId=54537851-b13d-4703-868d-53b0b3b3250a"><strong>EraCup Natural</strong></a> now goes further with home compostability certification across all available grammages (195, 225, 275, and 315 g/m²). This treated SBB board features an aqueous dispersion coating on the reverse side, offering a natural solution for single-use packaging.</p><p><strong>EraCup 1PE 10 & EraCup 1PE 15</strong><br> These two new grades feature a polyethylene (PE) coating on the reverse side—available in <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=ab4fa7a3-0634-4500-936f-c564acc72d36&TermSetId=df97ac4b-f748-499e-bb14-37fe224b64ce&TermId=e8f8829f-ec6e-475b-bab3-030e2885b6c8"><strong>10 g/m²</strong></a> and <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=ab4fa7a3-0634-4500-936f-c564acc72d36&TermSetId=df97ac4b-f748-499e-bb14-37fe224b64ce&TermId=9059fea0-0f78-4eeb-baf7-9eea8970e1ed"><strong>15 g/m²</strong></a> options. Available in total grammages ranging from 200 to 320 g/m², they offer new possibilities for cup manufacturers seeking enhanced functionality and process flexibility.</p><p><strong>EraBase</strong><br> To complete the range, Lecta introduces <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=ab4fa7a3-0634-4500-936f-c564acc72d36&TermSetId=df97ac4b-f748-499e-bb14-37fe224b64ce&TermId=63922cec-4381-4901-8cab-48c8f3eeba2e"><strong>EraBase</strong></a>, an uncoated and untreated SBB board supplied in reels. Designed for extrusion, lamination, or other converting processes, it is available in 185, 215, 265, and 305 g/m², and is also certified for both industrial and home composting.</p><p><strong>Technical Performance and Versatility</strong><br> All grades in the EraCup and EraBase range share key technical advantages: </p><ul><li>A smooth, natural surface suitable for flexographic and offset printing, ensuring high-quality graphics and brand consistency.</li><li>A reverse side treatment, either with an aqueous dispersion or PE coating, that enables the production of liquid-tight paper cups.</li><li>Excellent sealing strength, compatible with low-, medium-, and high-speed cup forming machines, using heat or ultrasonic welding.</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?item=EraCup-and-EraBase-Samples-pack&WebId=ab4fa7a3-0634-4500-936f-c564acc72d36&TermSetId=df97ac4b-f748-499e-bb14-37fe224b64ce&TermId=4e989ab7-e89e-4c68-87bb-d34eb6cb104d" target="_blank"><strong>With this EraCup range expansion</strong></a>, Lecta reaffirms its commitment to innovation and the development of more sustainable packaging products, responding to the growing demand for environmentally responsible paper cup materials. This marks a new step in Lecta's path toward "A New Era of Responsibility", creating food service paper solutions designed in line with the circular economy — to protect what matters, today and tomorrow.</p><p>For more information on Lecta's sustainability commitment and the complete EraCup range, please visit <a href="/en">www.lecta.com</a><br></p>7/11/2025 7:00:00 AMAbout Us Locations Join the Lecta Team Sales Organization Manufacturing Sites Why Lecta <ddd/> A responsible company Strategic Sustainability Targets and SDGs Environmental Social <ddd/> https://www.lecta.com/en/news/Pages/Lecta-expands-its-EraCup-Range-a-new-era-of-responsibility-for-paper-cups.aspxLecta expands its EraCup Range: a new era of responsibility for paper cups
Lecta, aligned with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and working to ensure its full implementation<img alt="European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)" src="/es/news/PublishingImages/nh_EUDR25.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)" src="/es/news/PublishingImages/nd_EUDR25.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><p>Lecta is fully aware that wood —the raw material used to manufacture our products— is a renewable resource sourced from forests and forest plantations. Protecting these natural areas is essential for the global CO2 cycle and for our planet. The responsible sourcing of wood and wood-derived products, within the framework of a Chain of Custody system that ensures the traceability of these raw materials, is the foundation of our operations.</p><p>In keeping with these principles, Lecta is fully aligned with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) goals to combat deforestation and forest degradation in supply chains. At Lecta, we have been actively working for some time to comply with the strict requirements of the EUDR across the entire Group as of December 30, 2025.</p><p>The EUDR is a crucial step by the European Union in its efforts to fight deforestation and poses a significant challenge for all stakeholders involved. To better understand this new regulation, its implications, and how Lecta is preparing for its implementation, we have provided our customers with a document outlining <a href="https://cmspro.lecta.com/Certificates/LectaEUDR_en.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the EUDR</strong></a>, available on Lecta's website.</p><p>At Lecta, we remain committed to constant improvement to help create a more sustainable world.</p><p>For more information about Lecta's commitment to sustainability, please visit <a href="/en">www.lecta.com</a><br></p>7/9/2025 8:00:00 AMAbout Us Locations Join the Lecta Team Sales Organization Manufacturing Sites Why Lecta <ddd/> A responsible company Strategic Sustainability Targets and SDGs Environmental Social <ddd/> https://www.lecta.com/en/news/Pages/Lecta-aligned-with-the-European-Union-Deforestation-Regulation-(EUDR)-and-working-to-ensure-its-full-implementation.aspxLecta, aligned with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and working to ensure its full implementation