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My closing statement read: "There is only one real effective and incentive method to encourage environmentally sound collecting of beverage one-way containers and it is deposit in combination with High-Tech R&D resulted Reverse Vending Machines!

Biosleeve^® - the biodegradable shrink sleeve

My note: There is no doubt, that biodegradable shrink sleeves Biosleeve^® - used as shrink labels on beverage PET bottle container are NOT the way to sustainable development, but the worst solution from the point of recyclability of PC-PET bottles - because of his chemical composition (PVC e.g. polyvinyl chloride). It is well known, that PVC, but also PLA are in PET bottles recycling process not compatible.

More details (for instance) see on Voluntary Design Guidelines for Designated PET bottles - published by The Council for PET Bottle recycling

Weight:  2.00 lbs
Price: $80.10

Reusable polyvinyl chloride sleeve encloses a CryoCane for extra security
Will not become brittle during freezing or thawing.

Read more, pleas - and be aware:

Mineral Water, champion of the food industry

A changing market

Of late, the traditional brand leaders in this sector have been forced to cede market share to supermarket and discount brands in all segments, including the heavily targeted flavoured water sector.

The market is split into two as a result of this economic onslaught; Premium brands (such as Voss and Icelandic) at the top end of the scale are holding out better against this challenge thanks to the strong health argument that their mineral components provide. Those outside this segment are now feeling the heat. In light of this new shift in market dynamics, the leading water brands are rethinking their strategies.

New products are being launched (Badoit rouge, Eau de Perrier) in an effort to reach to new customers and raise visibility. In the flavoured waters sector, these companies have a head start thanks to the use of imaginative flavours and lower sugar contents to appeal to the young adult market.

The crucial role of packaging

To satisfy the new packaging objectives of the bottled water market, Sleever International has created a range of targeted solutions which combine shelf impact, collectability, consumer safety, easy opening, physical protection, traceability and manufacturing optimisation. These are concepts which have convinced established market leaders such as Perrier, Solan de Cabras, Levissima (Nestlé Waters) and Icelandic Water to work with us.

Source: WWF, Nestlé Waters, TNS World Panel

Juices and soft drinks

Soft drinks, the world’s number one beverage.

Reconciling pleasure and well-being

Making the most of packaging

A crucial component of the marketing mix, packaging enables soft drinks to reinforce their contact with consumers and to adapt to new consumer modes: 20cl formats or 33cl cheer packs for children’s satchels, 50cl PET bottles for hand bags, 3l fridge fountains or oval containers with wide tops for family breakfasts, 15cl cans for mixers.

Unusual shapes combined with eye-catching graphics or strikingly simple packaging highlight brand image.

To satisfy the needs of the alcohol-free soft drinks sector, Sleever International has a range of solutions which combine shelf impact, sales promotion, consumer safety, easy opening, product protection, traceability and manufacturing optimisation have all been taken up by major players such as Coca-Cola, Grupo Leche Pascual, Orangina Schweppes and Leader Price (Casino Group).

Source: Datamonitor, Canadean