WorldStar Winner: Blowpack Multilayer PCR Drum

WINNERS 2023

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Blowpack Multilayer PCR Drum

Company:

Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd

www.polyoakpackaging.co.za

Country: South Africa

Category: Other

This Multilayer Drum with 30% post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is UN Approved.

The inner layer and closure are virgin high density polyethylene (HDPE) to protect the integrity of the contents and guarantee its safe containment. Using natural HDPE inside also saves on masterbatch.

The middle layer comprises recycled HDPE (r-HDPE) which has 70% lower Global Warming Potential* than virgin HDPE.
Sealing the PCR in the middle layer enables more consistent production of higher quality drums. Even dark-coloured r-HDPE can be used as UV protection.

The 30% PCR reduces the drum’s environmental impact, whilst increasing demand for r-HDPE. This increases collection and recycling rates of used HDPE containers to advance Circular Economy.

Virgin outer layer enables exact colour matching for consistent and impactful decoration.

This mono material HDPE drum is fully recyclable.

Finally, a PCR drum with the critical technical functionality and aesthetics of a virgin drum!

*Source: https://plasticsrecycling.org/images/library/2018-APR-LCI-report.pdf

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