Borealis & Menshen launch new packaging closures made of PCR resin

Austria-based polyolefins manufacturer Borealis and Menshen, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle, an evolving recycling technology that transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions. Borcycle is used to manufacture a range of compounds made of recycled polyolefins (rPO), which are ideal for sophisticated rigid packaging applications. This evolving technology unites Borealis recycling and compounding expertise with its own. These packaging solutions are predominantly made for use in laundry and home care and also include 2K closures. With over 50 years’ experience, Menshen is a recognized and trusted leader in closure design, offering a wide range of standard and specialty assembled caps, weldspouts, and hot drink capsules on the market today. The company is currently present with production facilities in 14 countries worldwide, offering unified quality standards and a customer experience supported by Centres of R&D Excellence in Europe and China. Menshen has the ambition to produce 25% of its closure solutions from recycled materials by 2025. Menshen employs a…

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