27 Apr 2022 --- Tetra Pak is partnering with leading beverage brands to launch “the world’s first” tethered caps on carton packs, including plant-based options. The five new caps, introduced by Borrisoleigh Bottling (BBL) in Ireland, Cido Grupa in the Baltics, LY Company Group and Lactalis Puleva in Spain and Weihenstephan in Germany, have been designed to prevent litter and accelerate the transition to renewable materials. The EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive requires that caps and lids on beverage containers up to 3 L remain firmly attached to bottles after opening from July 3, 2024. Tethered caps play an important role in preventing litter, as the cap will stay attached to the package.
