Crealis’ Rivercap launches a 100% overcap made from 100% recycled tin
The “Virtuo” cap is the newest innovation from the Rivercap brand, which is a part of the Crealis Group, a leader in the overcap market for the wine and spirits sectors.
The cap, which is made of 100% recycled pure tin, represents a step towards more sustainable packaging.
The name “Virtuo” takes its origin from “Virtuoso”, and is created in a single piece from recycled pewter ingots of the highest purity.
According to Rivercap, this single-material cap offers personalisation possibilities, identical to all pewter caps, thanks to embossing and debossing techniques and top-of-the-range finishes.
The capsule is up to 99% recyclable (1) and reduces its carbon footprint by 61% (2) compared to conventional tin capsules. The recycled tin, mainly from the electronics industry, has the same purity and performance qualities as virgin tin, without compromising on decoration or bottling efficiency.
“Sustainability is not just a promise; it’s a concrete reality that we integrate at every stage of our value chain. Virtuo is tangible proof of this,” emphasises Isabelle Gruard, marketing and communications director of the Crealis Group. By combining circular economy, recyclability, quality and elegance, “Virtuo” is part of Crealis’ proactive approach to a future where every detail of wine and spirits packaging contributes to a more sustainable world, without ever giving up on excellence.
1 The recyclability score for the TinClass cap (31.5 x 55 mm, skirt) represents the percentage of material that can be recovered after use, enabling reuse through high-quality recycling and contributing to the creation of economic value. This recyclability score is certified by Cyclos-HTP. Countries where an efficient recycling route, collection and recycling structure are well established: EU, UK, Norway and Switzerland.
2 The 61% reduction in carbon footprint reported results from a comparison between a conventional TinClass cap and a TinClass cap made from 100% recycled tin. The conventional TinClass cap (100 microns thick, Ø 31.55 mm x H 55 mm, 1/25 taper) was analysed as part of an independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) carried out by Deloitte. For the recycled tin cap, the carbon footprint estimate is based on data from the material, 100% recycled tin.
