Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Eco-Closure (Eco-Smart Twist & Pop Closure System to Control Bubbles in Carbonated Beverages)
Reporting period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-04-30
Therefore, C&Cs global suppliers are looking for products that can be 100% recyclable and with 100% reusable packaging, greener solutions that produce lower carbon footprint, reduce weight of their products, etc. Meanwhile beverage producers are looking for reducing raw materials by reducing weights in their closure and container systems, trying to increase waste valorisation, etc. Similarly, consumer demand for sustainable products has greatly increased globally in recent years. It is extremely important to recycle caps and closures for the environment as well as to be able to re-seal bottles to maintain the quality and preserve the taste of the drinks for longer.
From GOMEZ CAO INNOVATIONS & INVENTIONS (GCI&I), we have developed an innovative closure system that will offer to the desperate eco-conscious consumers an easily to be recycled closure, as well as a practical and efficient solution for their sparkling wine, carbonated soft drinks, and beer bottles: The TWIST&POP.
Based on current solutions within the SoA, we have conducted a strong competitive analysis, focused on the comparison between our FizzyCAPS and other systems available into the market for each product application range. Our FizzyCAPS outperform all current closure solutions, and at a very competitive price!
Our overall objective within the ECO-CLOSURE project is to complete the development and optimization of TWIST&POP closure technology to reach TRL9, introducing into the market a novel range of closures that meet today’s stringent Caps & Closures requirements with improvement on mechanical properties (allowing weight reduction), excellent impact property (while being 100% recyclable and reusable), and ultimately more sustainable: our FizzyCAPS.