PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2019

CAPS & CLOSURES 23 PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 0/17 www.petpla.net Both regulations have the goal of increasing the amount of bottles being collected and recycled, consequently reducing marine litter. To support the new demands of the market, Aptar’s Flip Lid closure and Stay-With technology were both designed to promote post-use recycling, as the bands remain attached to the bottle, enabling the closure to go through the correct recycling stream. Flip Lid In addition to its sustainability benefits, Flip Lid is a uniquely simple, consumer friendly closure, intended to create a convenient and enjoyable experience, as consumers no longer need to unscrew the cap, but simply flip it open to drink or pour the prod- uct. Consumers will also benefit from the patented, wide-opening hinged lid, and the audible “click” when reclosing. Flip Lid has been developed in part- nership with Krones to increase filling line efficiency in a 26/22 neck finish. Other standard neck finishes are cur- rently in development. Stay-With In addition to helping to promote recycling of the cap, Stay-With is a unique, patented, multipurpose tech- CAPS & CLOSURES ADHESLEEVE ® TECHNOLOGY THE BEST SOLUTION FOR ROLL-FED LABELLING EVEN ON CANS! ProMachBuilt.com | PELabellers.com LABELS APPLICATION WITHOUT HOT MELT GLUE. EASY LIKE SCOTCH-TAPE! EVEN MORE! The first eco-friendly linerless labeller using pre-glued films. 100% ecologic and recyclable product. Also for empty containers. Adhesleeve + thermal-shrinking system. More than a valid alternative to the sleeve application. BOOTH #L1 MARCH 19 - 21, 2019 HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM Range of tethered closures for screw and snap application You can leave your cap on Aptar’s new tethered closures have been designed to meet the requirements of the new European regulation called “Single Use Plastics” (SUP), recently agreed on by the European Parliament, as well as the AB 319 California legislation in the USA. nology which provides improved con- sumer convenience, as they no longer need to worry about the closure being misplaced. This innovative technology aligns with the Association of Plas- tic Recyclers “Caps-On” initiative to raise awareness of the importance of recycling the closure with the bottle. Stay-With is transferable to almost any application, including sports caps and flat caps. www.aptar.com