CAPS AND CLOSURES | INNOVATION
based option. The first one to be released on the market is the HeliCap 26 Pro closure, which features a new screw and flip concept with a self-locking hinge. According to the company, “Its opening and closing mechanism has proven popu- lar with consumers, demonstrating that the solution is delivering further benefits in addition to meeting legislative requirements.” Sustainable materials are another major area of development for Tetra Pak. As well as using bio-based polymers in its carton and caps, the group is embracing recycled plastics. It has introduced recycled polyethylene in the caps, tops and/or coatings of its packaging, with the first batches from Ineos which is using chemical recycling technology from Plastic Energy. These materials are certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB). Alejandro Cabal, Vice President Packaging Solutions, Tetra Pak, says: “Being the first in our sector to be awarded the RSB Advanced Products certification represents yet another milestone in our journey towards the world’s most sustainable food package: a carton that is fully made from renewable or recycled materials, is convenient and
safe – hence enabling a resilient food system – is fully recyclable and carbon-neutral. Qualifying and providing assurance of mass balance claims is critical to ensure transparency and accountability within the system, therefore enhancing confidence from the end-user perspective.” He says: “There is a long way to go before plant-based and recycled polymers become mainstream. We are working with partners to further explore sustainable polymers, while we continue to assess the use of alternative plant- based products and recycled fibre-based materials. Our long-term ambition is clear, for all our packag- ing to use renewable or recycled polymers, ending the extraction of fossil feedstock. Coordinated action and advocacy by multiple companies and other actors is required to support the transition to a low carbon circular economy.” The first fruits of Tetra Pak’s developments have
started to appear in the caps market. France-based dairy brand Elle & Vire (a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage & Dairy) is using the HeliCap 23 cap for its cream products, which are distributed in Tetra Brik Aseptic 1L Slim carton packages. The one-step resealable screwcap is manufactured at the
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