Frugalpac

About

Frugalpac is a sustainable packaging company based in Suffolk, England, dedicated to decarbonizing the food and drinks industry. Founded in 2011, the company operates from an Innovation Centre in Ipswich and employs 29 people. Frugalpac specializes in creating recycled paper-based products that are designed to be easily recyclable, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact. The company's flagship products include the Frugal Bottle, the world's first commercially available paper bottle for wines, spirits, and olive oils, made from 94% recycled paperboard. Another key product is the Frugal Cup, which is the only easily recyclable beverage and food cup made from 96% recycled paper. Frugalpac also manufactures the machines used to produce these innovative paper products, supporting a closed-loop production cycle. Frugalpac has received recognition for its contributions to sustainable packaging, winning the SME of the Year at the UK Green Business Awards and a King's Award for Enterprise in 2024. The company has secured significant funding to support its mission of reducing carbon footprints and protecting the environment.