Berry Global and Raw Elements USA Collaborate to Launch Sustainable Tube Made from Sugarcane
The polyethylene tubes which range from two to four ounces, are produced in Berry’s vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Evansville, IN. The tubes are produced with 83% sugarcane by weight, the maximum percentage that is possible in order to include the EVOH barrier needed to protect the ingredients, plus colorant. The Face + Body natural sunscreen tube in sugarcane bio-resin replaces Raw Elements’ previous plastic tube which was made with post-consumer resin (PCR).
The tubes are made from sugarcane waste that is converted into HDPE and LDPE to create a material with the same chemical makeup of fossil fuel-based polyethylene. It offers a range of environmental benefits including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, water use and fossil fuel consumption. The bio-resin material maintains excellent clarity, squeezability, and feel, and can be decorated just like virgin material. The tubes feature a matching cap, also produced by Berry, which is made with 25% PCR. This is the first sugarcane-based tube to be launched by Berry in North America. As an industry leader in sustainability Berry Global places a firm focus on creating a positive environmental impact through streamlined operations, continuously engaged partners, and optimized, eco-friendly products.