The collective intends to develop a fibre bottle alternative based on Dry Moulded Fibre to reduce single-use plastic bottle usage in the food, drink, consumer health and FMCG sectors
PulPac, an R&D and IP company, has developed the proprietary Dry Moulded Fibre (DMF) technology that uses less water and energy than other production methods.
The collective intends to develop a fibre bottle alternative based on Dry Moulded Fibre to reduce single-use plastic bottle usage in the food, drink, consumer health and FMCG sectors.
According to PA Consulting, the Bottle Collective will industrialise a dry-moulded fibre bottle technology which is quick, cheap, and recyclable.
This technology will be a practical substitute for disposable plastic bottles and can be used for several goods and product categories.
The first working prototypes have already been created by the mechanical engineering, design, automation, and material sciences departments of PA in collaboration with PulPac.
Brand partners from numerous industries have already joined the Collective to advance and expand fibre bottles by 2025, the consultancy firm said.
PulPac chief commercial officer Sanna Fager said: “Plastic bottles are the holy grail of plastic replacement. They have an estimated annual production volume of up to 500 billion pieces and are a significant source of plastic pollution worldwide.
“We are proud to share some of our patent-protected advances with PA Consulting, combining Dry Moulded Fibres’ forming versatility, broad barrier applicability, and high production efficiency.
“Backed by strong partnerships across the value chain, we can bring competitive unit cost into the fibre-bottle space, enabling the shift away from today’s single-use plastic. We encourage all brands and relevant industry actors to join this force for sustainable change.”
Dry Moulded Fibre manufactures low-cost, high-performance fibre-based packaging using renewable pulp and cellulose resources.
PA said that the patented manufacturing method consumes less CO2 than plastic and conventional wet moulding options.
The produced fibre bottles are suitable for water, dairy, non-carbonated soft drinks, adult beverages, detergent, skincare and hair ca
re use, the consultancy firm claimed.