EcoFusion Top with Thin-Wall & PCR max is the lightest and most circular solution, ticking all boxes to move towards greater circularity, combining 3Rs: reduction, recycled content, recycling-ready.
To really have a big impact on weight reduction, Albea removed one component by fusing the head & cap, leading to the EcoFusion Top design, thus clearly illustrating the efforts in reducing plastic consumption. Reducing weight is our top priority, and EcoFusion Top + Thin-Wall 350µm sleeve vs. standard cap + head + sleeve leads to a weight reduction of 55%. EcoFusion Top on its own only weighs 2.4g vs. 12g for the standard head + cap.
Moreover, the solution is made from 100% PE, making the tube recycling-ready in HDPE streams, and integrates 41% recycled plastics (PCR Max with 70% r-HDPE in the sleeve).
Apart from the design, this innovation is a breakthrough in the production process thanks to the ability to combine it on both extruded and laminate tubes.