Appe’s rPET material was chosen by Oji with a focus on sustainability.

Working together with consumer-foods group Hero, Appe said the new bottle enables the brand to achieve a ‘closed loop’ recycling system as the product can be recycled and then reused for a new 100% rPET bottle.

Additionally, the bottle provides a shelf life of six months for the preservative-free drinks, avoiding the energy consumption involved in keeping them chilled.

Appe representative Silvie Willemsen said the company was delighted to work on a project with a constant sustainability push.

“The new bottle is evidence that our rPET material and extensive recycling facilities can enable a brand to meet its closed loop recycling requirements,” she said.