Supplier Turns Waste into Plastic Beverage Crates

Less waste, lower CO2 emissions, economical use of resources – there are many arguments in favour of reusable transport packaging, including plastic beverage crates. Using recyclable and returnable beverage crates is even more sustainable. At Stand 121 in Hall 4A at the Brau Beviale (26 to 28 November 2024, Nuremberg) Schoeller Allibert will be showcasing the unstoppable synergy of circularity, design, and innovation.

Sustainability, efficiency, and customizability are key issues for the beverage industry. Costs can be reduced and production processes organized more efficiently, in addition to the benefits for people and the environment. Plastic packaging experts Schoeller Allibert have been leading the way for over 65 years, pioneering efficient and sustainable supply chains.

One current example is the crate developed with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, which is made from 97 per cent recycled plastic. Compared to crates made from new material, this innovation saves around 64 per cent of CO2 emissions during crate production compared to crates made from virgin plastic. The 97 per cent recycled plastic used by Schoeller Allibert is composed of 85 per cent grinded old crates and 15 per cent recycled plastic nets.

Plastic Beverage Crates

These come from Dutch tulip production and are processed into granulate by partner Healix. The experts in design and sustainability created a crate with a patented swirl technique in masterbatch that helps reduce scrap during production. Schoeller Allibert subjected the new crates to extensive testing at its test center in Hardenberg. The result: the new crates are just as resistant as the previous ones.

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