New Lid a Good Fit for Eco-Friendly Cup

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and International Paper Launch ecotainer
Hot Cup Lid
WATERBURY, Vt. & MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(Business Wire)--
First the cup, now the lid. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)
and International Paper (NYSE: IP) have topped off their collaboration in
innovation by launching an eco-friendly lid to complement the eco-friendly cup
the two companies introduced in 2006.

The ecotainer® hot cup lid is made from polylactic acid, a renewable resource,
as opposed to polystyrene, a non-renewable resource. The lid is the only
compostable hot cup lid to be manufactured in the U.S. It is certified by the
Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and meets the ASTM standard for
compostability, which means it can be composted in municipal and industrial
composting facilities.

"If you frequently drink coffee on the go, you should consider using a travel
mug," said Paul Comey, vice president, Environmental Affairs, GMCR. "If that`s
not available, this new ecotainer cup and lid combination is a good alternative
to other disposable cups, because it relies less on plastics - and more on
renewable resources. We`re pleased to offer this breakthrough lid to Green
Mountain Coffee wholesale customers, and consider it a good step in the right
direction as we strive to improve our environmental footprint."

According to industry data, about 5.6 billion lids for paper hot cups are used
every year. For every one million lids that GMCR and others convert to the
ecotainer hot cup lid, 4.1 tons less of non-renewable petrochemical materials
would be used annually. In addition, composting the lid, along with other
ecotainer products and food waste, will further reduce the amount of material
going into landfills.

"At International Paper, we are committed to working with customers like GMCR to
make it easy for consumers to make sustainable choices," said Greg Wanta, vice
president, International Paper Foodservice. "This new lid is yet another example
of our strong record of innovation, and we are proud that our ecotainer products
are such a key part of GMCR's offerings."

About ecotainer

International Paper`s ecotainer family of products includes hot cups, hot cup
lids, Cup Buddy sleeves, cold cups and food containers. ecotainer products meet
the ASTM D6400 standard for compostability and are widely accepted by commercial
composting facilities. All ecotainer products are made from renewable resources
such as Ingeo biopolymer from NatureWorks LLC, a fully renewable, plant-based
material and paperboard made with trees from responsibly managed forests that
meet the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standard. Since 2006, ecotainer
products by International Paper have helped customers around the world make a
difference one cup at a time.

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with
manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia
and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and
consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American
distribution company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs about
56,000 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. 2009 net
sales were more than $23 billion. For more information about International
Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.

About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)

As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters,
Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology,
and socially responsible business practices. GMCR`s operations are managed
through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee,
tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Green Mountain Coffee,
Newman`s Own Organics coffee, Tully`s Coffee, and Timothy`s World Coffee. The
Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup
brewing systems. K-Cup portion packs for Keurig Single-Cup Brewers are produced
by a variety of licensed roasters and brands, including Green Mountain Coffee,
Tully`s Coffee and Timothy`s. GMCR supports local and global communities by
offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade
Certified coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to
social and environmental projects. Visit www.gmcr.com for more information.

GMCR routinely posts information that may be of importance to investors in the
Investor Relations section of its web site, including news releases and its
complete financial statements, as filed with the SEC. GMCR encourages investors
to consult this section of its web site regularly for important information and
news. Additionally, by subscribing to GMCR`s automatic email news release
delivery, individuals can receive news directly from GMCR as it is released.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative and SFI are registered service marks of SFI Inc.
ecotainer is a registered trademark of International Paper Company.

GMCR`s Specialty Coffee Business Unit
Sandy Yusen, 866-968-2739
Director of Public Relations
sandy.yusen@gmcr.com
or
International Paper
Jessica Savage, 901-419-4337
Business Communications Manager
jessica.savage@ipaper.com

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