CAPS & CLOSURES 23 PETplanet Insider Vol. 27 No. 01+02/26 www.petpla.net Deposit System explained for mineral water in RefPET bottles Mineral water in RefPET bottles is typically sold in reusable plastic crates. After use, consumers return the entire crate to the retailer and receive their deposit back, often via reverse vending machines. The collected crates are sent to the mineral water producer, where the bottles are removed, placed on a conveyor line and thoroughly washed before they re enter the filling and capping cycle. Efficient by design: sustainable closure concepts for edible oil closures With the EVO edition, BERICAP introduces a new generation of closures for edible oils, sauces, soy products and vinegars – oriented toward the market’s growing demand for sustainability, cost efficiency and user-friendly design. The platform is built entirely from PE, allowing for easy recycling. An integrated tethered tamper evidence feature enhances product protection while preventing loose components and littering. At the same time, the “right weight” design achieves the balance of minimised material use with the reliable performance and safety needed for transport, storage and daily handling. The EVO edition also considers consumer experience. Different pouring options, ranging from controlled dispensing to free-flow formats, support adaptation to regional preferences and product characteristics. Material efficiency, however, starts with the neck. Across different industry segments, lightweight neck finishes are becoming the new standard. In the edible oil segment, the PET 26/21 neck is becoming increasingly established: it maintains the familiar inner diameter as used in the PET 29/21 neck, while enabling significant material savings at both the neck and closure. In this evolving environment, BERICAP provides closure concepts compatible with various neck finishes to accommodate ongoing changes in packaging standards. Looking ahead BERICAP applies its engineering expertise to address industry requirements such as sustainability, regulatory compliance, and evolving consumer expectations, with a focus on reliable performance, product safety, and consistent quality. www.bericap.com
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