AMCOR Capsules has announced the introduction of more than 90% recycled tin into its premium tin capsules and sparkling foils range.
The firm said it continues to be at the ‘forefront of innovation’ in the wine and spirits market by introducing tin capsules with an ‘unprecedented’ level of recycled content sourced from Europe.
Amcor Capsules has now established sourcing schemes that will enable the company to use recycled tin from end-of-life products, such as car radiators and batteries, ship propellers and bronze scraps from ornaments or statues. After recycling, the tin material is adapted and re-used for capsules and capping purposes.
The firm explained the integration of pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled tin does not change the production process nor the lead time and quality of the final products.
The move enables Amcor Capsules to reduce the carbon emissions of its product by up to 70% (cradle to gate), with a certified level of GHG emissions reduced to 1.6 tons of CO2e per ton of tin.
In addition, the company can confirm that tin products are recyclable, and has received a certificate from Institute Cyclos-HTP that confirms a recyclability of 99% for tin capsule in countries where the capsules can be recycled through both glass and metal recycling streams and 60% in countries where metal collection and sorting cannot be assumed as predominant.
“At Amcor Capsules, we’re proud of our continuous innovation,” said Bertrand Daru, sustainability director. “This strategic shift means that our customers benefit from the same premium caps and sparkling foils, but with a more sustainable profile that supports their own environmental targets. After successfully integrating recycled content into our screw cap range, we are proud to extend this innovation to the tin segment of our portfolio.”
