{"id":5428,"date":"2025-02-18T08:15:46","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=5428"},"modified":"2025-02-18T08:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:15:46","slug":"nbco-introduces-fibre-bottle-initiative-to-reduce-plastic-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=5428","title":{"rendered":"NBCo introduces fibre bottle initiative to reduce plastic use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Pack5-shutterstock_2518757161-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Pack5-shutterstock_2518757161-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">NBCo is offering the solution for free to the first 50 brands that join the initiative. Credit: SKT Studio via Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">Packaging solutions provider NBCo has unveiled the Fast Forward 50 initiative, aimed at supporting brands in transitioning from single-use plastic to more sustainable fibre bottles.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- sponsored-whitepaper sponsored hidden sponsored-with-form --><\/p>\n<p>The initiative is said to have been designed to offer high-performing alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.<\/p>\n<p>The fibre bottles, created by NBCo itself, are claimed to have been created using a combination of bamboo and bagasse.<\/p>\n<p>These materials have been chosen for their durability and barrier properties against moisture and oxygen.<\/p>\n<p>The bottles are said to have undergone testing and have been certified as both recyclable and biodegradable, aligning with brand requirements for sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>To encourage adoption, NBCo is offering complimentary fibre bottles to the first 50 brands that join the initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Each brand will receive a 200ml bottle to assess product compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>The bottles are deemed suitable for a variety of contents, including both liquids and powders, and have been certified as safe for food contact.<\/p>\n<p>NBCo showcased the solution at this year\u2019s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland. <\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s approach to decentralised manufacturing is expected to foster circularity and maintain shorter supply chains, contributing to overall sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- sponsored-whitepaper sponsored hidden sponsored-with-form --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container--article\">\n<div class=\"cell large-9 gdm-newsletter-banner-info__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-logo__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__heading wp-noreslt\">Sign up for our daily news round-up!<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__sub-heading\">Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner end --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-footer\">\n                                <!-- article-actions start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- .gdm-article-actions -->                                <!-- article-actions end --><br \/>\n                            <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/news\/nbco-introduces-fibre-bottle\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBCo is offering the solution for free to the first 50 brands that join the initiative. Credit: SKT Studio via Shutterstock. Packaging solutions provider NBCo has unveiled the Fast Forward 50 initiative, aimed at supporting brands in transitioning from single-use plastic to more sustainable fibre bottles. 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