Eviosys has revealed a new, lighter version of its metal Horizon overcap, thought to be ‘infinitely recyclable’ and save 33% of CO2 emissions compared to its previous design.
The original Horizon overcap was launched in June 2023. It was designed to serve as a mono-material solution for metal tins intended to be resealed, unlocking full and convenient recyclability; its intended products include infant formula, tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Now the new design has cut down on material and reduced its weight from 15 grams to 5.8 grams for a 99-diameter can, which is thought to facilitate a 33% reduction in CO2 emissions. It is not expected to turn yellow or deform over time, as plastic overcaps are reported to do, and is instead expected to serve as a strong, durable solution that helps preserve edible products and cut down on food waste.
Horizon is also said to be fully customizable. Eviosys claims to offer digital printing, consistent printing across factories, and the ability to create prototypes in less than a week via its studio service and advanced colour control technology.
The company intends to help customers meet the increasing restrictions on plastic in developing legislation like the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. A Focaldata survey conducted for Eviosys between December 2023 and March 2024 consulted 2,000 European consumers and 600 business leaders across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods; it suggested that 45% of companies plan to transition into fully recyclable packaging within one to three years and 90% within a decade.
Eviosys also claims that metal is one of two permanent materials that can be recycled without degrading. It is hoped that an uptake in metal usage will help reduce the need for extraction and incineration processes and prevent plastic waste from affecting soil, oceans, and wildlife.
“With upcoming regulations requiring a move to 100% recyclable by 2030, it is crucial for companies to find solutions to the end of life of their products by transitioning to recyclable and efficiently recycled materials,” said Laetitia Durafour, marketing director at Eviosys. “This new version of Horizon will allow businesses to make this transition more easily.”
The news comes after Eviosys’ third annual ESG Report, in which it says it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% since 2020 and has set a new goal to halve emissions.
Sonoco has also bought Eviosys from KPS Capital Partners for $3.9 billion – a development hoped to make Sonoco the ‘leading’ metal food can and aerosol packaging manufacturer worldwide.
Back in May, Amcor Capsules sought to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of its own products by up to 70% by implementing over 90% recycled tin into its tin capsules and sparkling foils. The company adds that the tin products are recyclable, and has received a certificate from Institut Cyclos-HTP that confirms a recyclability of between 60% and 99% for tin capsules, depending on the available recycling streams.
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