As more companies push towards eco-friendly practices United Caps is now partnering with Braskem to create bio-sourced caps and closures. Made from sugar cane, these two new caps will be offered by United Caps and will be available to its various clients. Braskem will be producing these closures and are constructed from a green Polyethylene bio-plastic resin, which is derived from sugar cane.
The two new bio-sourced caps offered by United Caps will be known as the Victoria and the Proflatseal cap. The Victoria closure features a 30/25 screw closure and is purpose-built for still drinks. The Proflatseal cap is used primarily for dairy products and still drinks and can be used in pressurized and non-pressurized environments.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-friendly Packaging
- The trend of using bio-sourced caps made from sustainable materials, like sugar cane, is growing as companies strive for eco-friendly practices.
- Bioplastics Innovation
- The use of green Polyethylene bio-plastic resin derived from sugar cane presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the packaging industry.
- Specialized Closure Solutions
- The development of purpose-built caps, such as the Victoria and Proflatseal cap, cater to specific product categories like still drinks and dairy products.
Where This Applies
- Packaging
- The packaging industry can explore the adoption of bio-sourced caps as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional closures.
- Plastics Manufacturing
- The production of green Polyethylene bio-plastic resin offers new possibilities for bioplastics manufacturers to create innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
- Beverage Industry
- The development of specialized closures provides new opportunities for packaging companies to cater to the specific needs of the beverage industry, such as still drinks and dairy products.
