Business UpdateJun 3, 2026, 08:32 AM
PureCycle & StackTeck Produce Living Hinge Cap with 100% Recycled Resin
AI Summary
PureCycle Technologies and StackTeck Systems successfully produced a living hinge cap using up to 100% PureFive® recycled resin. This achievement demonstrates that post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin can meet the demanding mechanical performance requirements for technically challenging packaging applications, traditionally requiring virgin polypropylene. The caps, made with PureFive Ultra™ and PureFive Choice™ resins, passed rigorous customer-related tests, including living hinge fatigue, and meet FDA standards for food-contact applications. This collaboration unlocks new sustainable packaging opportunities for brand owners.
Key Highlights
- PureCycle and StackTeck produced a living hinge cap using up to 100% PureFive® recycled resin.
- Caps passed multiple customer tests, including living hinge fatigue, withstanding hundreds of flex cycles.
- Demonstrates PCR resin can meet rigorous mechanical demands of challenging packaging applications.
- PureFive® resin performs similarly to virgin polypropylene.
- Resin meets FDA standards for food-contact applications and is APR Certified for PCR Content.
- Unlocks new sustainable packaging applications for brand owners.
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