DMF is recyclable, less energy-intensive to produce, and has already been utilized as an alternative to single-use plastics. But the material had never been used in beverage packaging – until now.
The supermarket chain will swap green caps with clear ones in select UK stores in a trial that aims to make fresh milk plastic bottles easier to recycle.
Amcor, the world's largest producer of PET, is pushing for a third
round of price increases this year, while a report forecasts
polymer prices are set to hit new highs next month.