Swedish food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has introduced a new bio-based LightCap 30 made from renewable material.
The high density polyethylene (HDPE) LightCap 30 is made from renewable polyethylene obtained from sugar cane. The cane is fermented and distilled to produce ethanol which is converted into ethylene that undergoes polymerization to produce the polyethylene used to manufacture the cap.
Tetra Pak Environmental Innovation product manager Erik Steijger said the development of the bio-based LightCap 30 is another important step towards the company's goal of producing a 100% renewable packaging solution.
"This launch demonstrates our continued commitment to environmental innovation and providing customers, retailers and consumers with the highest level of environmental performance for their packaging," Steijger added.
Norway-based dairy producer, distributor and exporter TINE has selected the new bio-based LightCap 30 on Tetra Brik Aseptic (TBA) Edge for a range of products.
TINE's Piano vanilla sauce, TINE iced coffee, iced tea and chocolate milk will be available in the TBA Edge packs with the newLightCap 30.
TINE sustainability manager Bjorn Malm said: "Tetra Pak's TBA Edge, which is made from about 75% renewable resources, now comes with bio-based cap, offering us the opportunity to further enhance the environmental profile of our products."
