May 5, 2021
Tethered caps will be launched for all of SIG’s beverage cartons in Europe during the second half of this year, well ahead of the July 2024 deadline set by EU regulations.
The redesigned caps will be compatible with existing filling machines and closure applicators, while being made from polymers linked to 100 per cent renewable, forest-based materials.
“Our new tethered cap solutions build on SIG’s strong track record on sustainable innovation as we go Way Beyond Good for people and the planet,” said Ali Kaylan, senior vice president for innovation and vice president of global marketing at SIG. “By announcing the launch three years ahead of regulatory requirements, we are providing reassurance for customers as they prepare to comply with forthcoming EU regulations. Thanks to SIG’s flexible and adaptable systems, our tethered caps can be used with existing SIG filling lines and closure applicators, making our solutions a secure investment for the long-term.
Pro Carton and ECMA demystify SUPD, PPWD and EGD legislation in a new joint webinar
Join a special webinar that will take the confusion out of key European legislation and explain what it means in practice for the paper-based packaging industry
A free-to-attend webinar demystifying key EU legislation facing the packaging industry and the impact it will have on mills and converters has been announced by Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, and The European Carton Makers Association (ECMA). Running on 11 May (11.00 CET), it will explain in simple terms the implications of the Single Use Plastics Directive, the forthcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, as well as the Waste Framework Directive, and demonstrate how they fit into the European Green Deal.
Going beyond 90% & exceeding the EU’s 2029 plastic bottle collection target
Waste. It might not be on your mind, but it’s still on your curb side. Packaging waste increased exponentially across Europe throughout the 20
th century, making its way to the top of policy agenda across Europe. As the protection of our environment and need for a circular economy becomes a real concern for policymakers and the general public, packaging waste cannot and has not been overlooked. We, as the PET value chain, share those concerns.
The approval of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) in 2019 marked a turning point for waste management, banning single-use plastic products where sustainable alternatives are easily accessible and affordable. The EU is aiming high and it is clear that the SUPD is designed to eliminate single-use plastic wherever possible.
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Government to explore ban on oxo-degradable plastics
The UK Government is considering introducing a ban on types of plastics that can breakdown naturally, following an evidence-gathering consultation into the environmental impacts of plastics and alternative materials.
Oxo-degradable plastics have proven controversial for years
The Government launched a consultation back in July 2019, seeking evidence on the potential implementation of standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics, based on their impact on the environment.
In particular, the consultation aimed to gain an informed understanding of the impacts of “oxo-degradable” plastics. Oxo-degradable plastics are either bio-based or fossil-fuel-based plastics that have been designed to degrade by oxidation.