UK retailer adopts molded pulp/plastic milk bottle

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August 15, 2008 - Dairy case takes on new look with introduction of handled molded pulp/low-density polyethylene (LDPE) milk bottle by UK retail chain, ASDA, Leeds, UK. With outer shell of recycled office paper, LDPE inner liner with paper spout, 2-litre container, designed by GreenBottle, Framlingham, UK, boasts 91% recycled content, carbon footprint 48% lower than traditional high-density polyethylene (HDPE) milk bottle. In addition liner, which prevents liquid from soaking outer shell, occupies 99.5% less space in landfill vs. HDPE bottle. Adoption of GreenBottle supports ASDA pledge to reduce packaging, increase recyclable packaging, as well as its commitment to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2010. Local dairy, Marybelle, Halesworth, UK, fills containers. After outer shell is molded in open position by Moulded Paper Ltd., Pontllanfraith, Wales, operator inserts inner bag into paper spout, also from Moulded Paper, folds bag, places it in outer shell, which is then glued, folded shut. Packaging line from Oystar Aerofill Dawson, Bury St. Edmonds, UK, fills containers through spout, seals opening, applies label. To open, consumer flips spout up, removes tear-off strip, opens seal inside spout. When empty, consumer separates compostable shell from liner, puts liner in rubbish bin, shell in green waste or corrugated recycling bin.


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