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Graphic Packaging International wants to drive forward the circular economy with product innovations. To this end, the company is expanding its range of sustainable reusable packaging for the beverage industry. EnviroClip is a low-material cardboard alternative to plastic rings and shrink film for standard beverage cans.
The new solution from Graphic Packaging consists of a layer of cardboard made using renewable fibres from sustainably managed forests. is manufactured. No adhesives or plastic laminates are used in the production process.
„EnviroClip gives beverage producers the opportunity to replace plastic packaging for can multipacks with a recyclable and renewable solution, thereby significantly increasing sustainability. This complements our KeelClip beverage can multipack solution and we are now able to meet the needs of our customers across a range of different sized operations.“
Ricardo de Genova, SVP Global
Individual cans can be easily separated before consumption and the packaging design has grip holes for easy and convenient carrying. In addition, the packaging offers space for the application of eye-catching brand and sustainability messages.
Customised systems
The devices used for the production of EnviroClip are characterised by a and work at different speeds, which means that the, from manual to high-speed automated. EnviroClip can be used with standard 330 ml and 500 ml cans in four- and six-pack configurations.
The high-speed system from Graphic Packaging is equipped with a proprietary, customised Ovehead clip system which not only ensures that the EnviroClip ring is evenly applied to the cans, but also that the quality and strength of the packaging remains consistent.
„Since its launch, KeelClip has been internationally recognised for its sustainability and its important role in reducing plastic consumption and hard-to-recycle plastic waste. EnviroClip builds on the same expertise and innovation and fulfils the diverse needs of our customers with its expanded portfolio.“
Steve Gould, Business Development - Global Beverage & Multi-Packs Director at Graphic Packaging
Source: Graphic Packaging
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