Swiss companies must adapt to EU bottle cap regulation

Plastic bottles in the European Union (EU) must now have caps that remain attached once unscrewed. Although this regulation does not apply in Switzerland, Swiss companies must still adapt, entailing additional work. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox As of July 3, the European Union (EU) has mandated that caps on PET bottles and Tetra Pak cartons must stay attached even after being unscrewed, aiming to reduce plastic waste in the environment. Consumers and the industry alike must adjust to this change. Corvaglia, one of the world's largest manufacturers of plastic closures, is based in Thurgau. The company produces 80 billion units annually across its subsidiaries, accounting for 20% of the global market. +Why Switzerland is not the best at recycling waste The new European directive has compelled the industry to overhaul its production within just four years. Romeo Corvaglia, chairman of the board of directors, told French-speaking Swiss radio and ...