GREEN-LOOP demonstrates the manufacturing of bottle closures for spirits and olive oil in the Packaging, Food and Beverages sectors.
These closures are crafted using 100% biodegradable materials, specifically thermoplastic biocomposites with low carbon emissions, biobased and biodegradable properties by revaluing and ennobling vegetal residues from agro-industrial supply chains.
Subsequently, representative samples or components are being manufactured for integration into real-world testing within a bottling system.
The manufacturing innovation is being led by microwaves system, for more efficient and sustainable production methods.
These technologies provide a valid alternative to conventional materials with a substantially lower environmental impact across a range of applications.
As demonstrated by the four Italian private companies invited by NSBproject and Mixcycling, this value chain could be replicated in other sectors like cosmetics packaging, housewares, interior design elements, and furniture.
Advantage of the product over conventional materials:
- The closures are formed by 100% bio-based polymers.
- The closures maintain all of the chemical propertiers of a fossil-based polymer and are safe for human use in Food and Beverage sector.