BPA-free transparent drinkware: Eastman's grades used as PC alternative by HappyGlass
Last update on May 22, 2026
Tightening EU regulations on BPA in food-contact materials are forcing a rethink across the hospitality, healthcare and retail sectors – and the pressure to find compliant, high-performance alternatives to polycarbonate is intensifying heading into 2026.
HappyGlass, a rapidly growing European producer of premium reusable drinkware, has been navigating this challenge by building its product range around Tritan™ copolyester from Eastman.
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Combination of safety, performance and aesthetics
With a mission to transform the way people drink, the company focuses on offering strong and responsible alternatives to polycarbonate, traditional glass and single-use cups – materials that either face regulatory scrutiny or present sustainability drawbacks in high-volume professional environments.
For several years, HappyGlass has used Tritan to produce high-clarity, impact-resistant drinkware suitable for high-volume professional environments without BPA. The material delivers the combination of safety, performance and aesthetics that venue operators expect as they transition away from BPA-containing polycarbonate options.
"Our collaboration with Eastman ensures that we can continue to grow and innovate with confidence while we guide our customers to regulatory-compliant solutions," said Simon Niekolaas, product development and production engineer for HappyGlass. "Tritan gives us the performance needed to serve Europe's evolving hospitality and retail markets."
The material's design flexibility and processing characteristics have also opened doors for product development. Hospitality, healthcare, events and retail sectors each carry specific requirements for high-volume drinkware, and the consistency and durability of Tritan has given the HappyGlass team increased confidence in exploring new designs, features and applications intended to support drinkware efficiency and venue operations.
The company's portfolio has expanded accordingly – now spanning stackable styles, durable tumblers, flutes with unbreakable stems and various cocktail glasses, with options for color customization and other product enhancements.
Addresses sustainability demands with focus on longevity and reusability
With in-house blow-molding production capabilities, HappyGlass efficiently supplies BPA-free products with consistent clarity and durability to hotels, restaurants, catering groups, events, large international retailers and consumer brands. By focusing on longevity, reusability and smart material choices, the company also addresses growing sustainability demands, seeking to reduce waste and support a more sustainable consumption model within hospitality, events, retail and beyond.
As polycarbonate restrictions continue to tighten across the EU, the 2026 regulatory shift is set to accelerate change further across the food service sector. HappyGlass supports customers through this transition by offering compliant, European-produced drinkware alongside ongoing technical support.
"We are proud to collaborate with a company like HappyGlass," said San Sutanto, marketing director for Tritan. "They are committed to offering high-quality, reusable drinkware designed for long-term use, and they continue to develop products to meet their customers' changing needs."