Fibre-based bottle with plant-based coating unveiled

CelluComp’s Curran, a micro fibrillated cellulose product sourced from the root vegetable product waste stream, has been implemented into a novel pulp fibre alongside bamboo and bagasse. The pulp is applied as a thin coating to the inside of the bottle as a replacement for plastic liner.

The Danish Technological Institute (DTI) have now validated the all-fibre bottle format, it is anticipated that this should benefit multiple industries, therefore reducing waste and helping to meet consumer, government, and internal sustainability targets.

RyPax and CelluComp plan to partner with DTI and develop further, including fibre screw threads, caps, thinner coatings, and more intricate options for fibre-based bottles.

“Combining our global expertise in fibre packaging design and production, with CelluComp’s creative ingredient solution, we’re looking at true barrier packaging breakthrough,” said Alvin Lim, CEO of RyPax. “This initiative will remove millions of tons of plastic waste from the environment.”