A systemic way to deal with the trade-offs between a plastic’s environmental footprint and its ability to be recycled.
The Keiryo PET solution is a way to make bottles out of plastic that is better for the environment and cheaper to make. During the injection process, the Keiryo PET solution changes how the material works. This makes it possible to make PET containers with less new material and/or more recycled feedstock. Up to 15% better barrier performance has been measured for containers of carbonated soft drinks. To get this result, a patented 3D-printed metal insert is added to industrial production assets that are already in place. 3D printing makes it possible to make things at low cost and on a global scale. The KP technology has a big effect on the environment, which gets bigger as more people use it and comes from using less materials. It will speed up the move to a Circular Economy because it will reduce the amount of new plastic made and make it easier to reuse plastic waste. The technology can also be used with feedstock made from living things.
Positive facts about Keiryo PET Solution
The metal insert is 3D printed weights 20 grams, measures approx 6cm and is retrofitted into existing machinery in less than two hours
At the current development stage, performance enhancements can generate up to 15% material savings
Every ton of PET avoided, saves 2,2 tons of CO2
Every ton of PET saved reduces the amount of plastic leaking in the ocean by 9%
Low manufacturing cost of 3D printed inserts means payback time in 2/3 weeks
The technology can generate up to 735 million € savings per year in raw material for the industry
Video about Keiryo PET Solution
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0TwxktfWk8Q
Keiryo PET Solution website : https://keiryopackaging.lu
