PureCycle and Reliable Caps Launch 75% PCR White Closures with Top FDA Approval
PureCycle Technologies has partnered with Reliable Caps to produce bright white closures using PureFive Ultra recycled polypropylene resin with up to 75% certified post-consumer recycled content. These closures hold top-tier FDA approvals and are now available across Reliable Caps’ lineup to comply with U.S. and EU recycled content mandates.
1. Partnership Details
PureCycle Technologies and Reliable Caps have formed a strategic partnership to manufacture bright white closures made with PureFive Ultra resin containing up to 75% certified post-consumer recycled polypropylene. Reliable Caps leveraged this high-quality resin to produce contact-sensitive caps that mirror virgin resin performance while meeting growing PCR demand.
2. Regulatory and Certification Highlights
PureFive Ultra resin carries the highest level of FDA approvals for recycled polypropylene, addressing strict food, beverage and personal care packaging requirements. The resin is GreenCircle Certified with full chain-of-custody documentation, enabling brands to report compliant PCR content under U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
3. Market Availability and Impact
The new closures are now available across Reliable Caps’ distribution network and most of its product lineup, offering brand owners a turnkey solution for compliance without sacrificing appearance or safety. Early adoption positions Reliable Caps and PureCycle to capture share in markets facing imminent recycled content mandates.
4. Proprietary Resin Technology
PureFive Ultra resin is produced via a patented dissolution process that removes color, odor and contaminants from post-consumer #5 plastic waste. The resulting material replicates the melt flow, consistency and processing behavior of virgin polypropylene, enabling consistent production runs and premium aesthetics in demanding applications.