Thanks to RPC Oakham’s expertise, Dulux Matt and Silk Colours have become the first to market with a paint range in cans boasting 25 per cent recycled post-consumer waste content. 2.5 litre and 5 litre injection moulded polypropylene cans are being supplied for the water-based emulsion range, produced by AkzoNobel Decorative Paints.

 

The lightweight containers come in a striking charcoal-black colour, which replaces the previous white can and creates a vivid contrast between the container and the paint. The post-consumer waste used in the cans is supplied by the UK’s leading polymer recycler, Regain, and is sourced from domestic and overseas consumer markets.

 

RPC worked closely with AkzoNobel on an exceptionally technically-demanding project, meeting the challenge to balance the level of recycled content with the technical and performance requirements of the packaging.

 

Stuart Beecher, technical packaging manager from AkzoNobel adds: "The use of recycled material in our packaging is a key part of the AkzoNobel Sustainability Strategy and after working closely with RPC and Regain we have been successful in achieving the required technical performance to be able to bring the inclusion of 25 per cent PCR in a number of our containers to the marketplace.”