How its made > Cardboard:
- A flute sheet is sandwiched between 2 liners to create corrugated board
- Glue used is manly starch and water which wont contaminate fresh produce
- The flute is mainly recycled paper because it is more malleable than new paper
- Water based ink is used because it dries instantly
How its made > Plastic bottles and jars:
- Recycled PET cant exceed 10% of the new product or else it looses quality
- Machines instantly cool the plastic
- The plastic goes through testing after moulding
How its made > Glass bottles:
- You can recycle glass endlessly
- Molten glass is cut into precise lengths
- Glass is blow moulded
- Must travel through flames or else the glass will crack
- Cameras and probes check for cracks and bubbles
How its made > Aluminium cans:
- Always recyclable and never deteriorates
- Aluminium must be washed over 6 times and high temperatures
- Inside the cans they must be protected from the acid in carbonated drinks
How its made > Tetrapak:
- Made mostly from cardboard they keep food and liquids fresh for up to a year
- Long shelf life because of its layers
- Plastic – leak proof
- Entirely made from recyclable materials
- Solvent free ink is used for the packaging
- Lamination is used to join the foil and plastic layers
- Must be sterilised before cutting and folding
How its made > Packaging tubes:
- Aluminium is used because it is affordable lightweight and malleable
- Impact extrusion on the slugs
- The lid stays sealed until the consumer pierces it
- Protect coat between the metal and contents
- Ink takes 7minutes to dry
- 12c each
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