Materially Changed: It's All About the Bottle

We continue to see a lot of change of materials driven largely by sustainability objectives.  Plastic replacement is still top of the agenda for many brands and retailers as they look to switch out of the material to solutions that may offer a better environment footprint or at least be better received by anti-plastic focused consumers.

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Recyclable and Compostable Paper Bottle Set to Move to Test Market PhasePAPACKSThePackHub
Cologne-based PAPACKS has formed a partnership with North American beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper to develop a fully recyclable and compostable paper bottle. Their joint goal is to create a 100% plastic-free bottle, and for the entire package, including the bottle, label, cap and closure –to be compostable or recyclable with other paper products at waste collection in most communities in the US. The first prototype of the new bottle is expected by the end of 2022. The plan is to test the innovation in selected products from KDP’s entire beverage portfolio –from water to juices and carbonated drinks. The partnership with PAPACKS is part of Keurig Dr Pepper’s ongoing sustainability goals, which include plans to convert to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025, and use 30% post-consumer recycled content across its packaging portfolio by 2025.
UK First Launch of 100% PCR Aluminum BottleRe-WaterThePackHub
Re:Water Spring Water has claimed a UK first by launching a 100% PCR (post consumer recycled) aluminum bottle. The water is supplied by Bennington Water, based in Herefordshire, and the aluminum bottle is supplied by metal packaging supplier Tecnocap. Until recently, this type of package was not being produced due to the fact that there was not an adequate supply of 100% PCR aluminum. Re:Water chose the 100% PCR aluminum bottle because of its reported low carbon footprint and its ability to be refilled and reused. To top the bottle, it selected a 28-mm aluminum closure that can also be easily recycled across the U.K., with no separation required. Feedback says that consumers are refilling the bottle up to 5 to 10 times. Re:Water is available in still and sparkling varieties in a 500-ml size, sold in retail outlets as well as online.