As the future of packaging evolves, Giflor must pair innovative design, mechanical and technical reliability, and regulatory compliance with a truly sustainable approach.
With the upcoming enforcement of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), mandating a minimum of 30% recycled content in plastic packaging by 2030, Giflor offers a market-ready solution: closures manufactured from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic.
This approach ensures a fully sustainable raw material cycle without blends or virgin resin contamination, aligning precisely with forthcoming regulatory standards.
A Sustainability-Driven Innovation Pathway
Operating on the international market for over five decades, Giflor has consistently prioritised eco-design in its product development strategy.
In 2006, Giflor filed its first patents for ultra-lightweight closures (ELP), achieving significant material reductions without compromising mechanical performance.
The production of closures in PCR plastic began in 2016, well ahead of growing market demands. This early adoption phase allowed Giflor to build a substantial body of expertise in processing recycled polymers — an expertise that today ensures the reproducibility, consistency, and mechanical reliability of every component produced.
The combination of material selection and deep process know-how makes Giflor a preferred partner for multinational companies seeking standardized, high-performance, and regulation-compliant packaging solutions.
High-Performance Closures in 100% PCR
Giflor’s range includes over 50 closure models, compatible with PP, HDPE, and PCR containers, offering a wide variety of finishes thanks to bi-injection molding technology.
Key technical features of Giflor’s 100% PCR closures include:
• Mechanical Performance: PCR closures maintain tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability equivalent to closures made from virgin resin.
• Environmental Impact Reduction: Eliminating the use of virgin plastic significantly reduces carbon footprint and promotes circularity within the plastics economy.
• Regulatory Compliance: Giflor’s closures already meet the specifications outlined by the PPWR and anticipated extensions to international sustainability standards.
Closures are available in glossy or matte finishes, offering flexibility in both technical specifications and aesthetic presentation.
Towards Industrial Sustainability Standards
Choosing Giflor’s 100% PCR closures means adopting a solution that anticipates regulatory requirements, enhances environmental performance, and ensures technical reliability — all critical factors for the future of sustainable packaging.
