Fibre-based caps and closures under testing for beverage bottles
In an effort to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic caps on beverage packaging, PulPac, the Sweden-based innovator behind ‘Dry Molded Fiber’ technology, and PA Consulting have developed bottle caps and closures using the fibre-based technology.
The companies are now testing the solution with Bottle Collective, which is aiming to bring the fibre-based bottles to market at scale by 2025.
The Bottle Collective, including members such as Diageo, Logoplaste, Haleon and Sanofi, is a collaborative initiative founded by PulPac and PA Consulting.
Jamie Stone, design, innovation and sustainability expert at PA Consulting, said: “With our latest innovation in bottle caps, we’re enabling the creation of entire bottles made from Dry Molded Fiber technology, offering a sustainable and scalable alternative to single-use packaging.”
This is the first stage of developments in fibre-based caps and closures from the companies, with an upcoming range expected to be unveiled soon.
Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac, said: “We are just scratching the surface of this technology's potential. Dry Molded Fiber products can be part of people’s lives in many ways, from a morning coffee on the go, to preparing the family dinner or serving a drink to long-awaited guests. Dry Molded Fiber can enhance these moments with sustainable, high-performing packaging solutions.”
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