Berry Launches Fully Recyclable*, High-Performance Alternative to Coloured PET Pill Bottles

ClariPPil™ bottles deliver improved sustainability (decreased carbon footprint and enhanced recyclability vs a PET container solution) and superior functionality, outcome protection, and aesthetics.

Showing packaging solutions provider Berry Global has launched a span of clarified polypropylene (PP) bottles for healthcare applications, which deliver superior sustainability and improved product protection compared to traditional colored PET pill bottles.

Ideal for a wide variety of products, including vitamins, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, beauty supplements, and OTC treatments, the new ClariPPil™ bottle has achieved a RecyClass A certificate for its recyclability in nations with the proper recycling infrastructure in place, when integrated with Berry’s PP closures.

“We think our ClariPPil bottle provides an advanced packaging solution that will transform healthcare packaging,” said Jessica Rodriguez, Sustainability Project Manager at Berry Global. “As well as its superior sustainability profile, the bottle offers excellent performance and quality.”

ClariPPil bottles are available in green, light, and dark amber colors, allowing them to fulfill the conditions of different product types. Customized colors can also be created on demand. Remarkably, whereas similar packs in colored PET can pose a challenge to the recycling stream, the colored ClariPPil bottles are all widely recyclable in countries with the appropriate recycling infrastructure. Equally important, Berry says that its new manufacturing technology for the bottle delivers a reduction of approximately 71% in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions compared to the traditional injection stretch blow molding process for PET bottles.

Alongside these improved sustainability benefits, ClariPPil bottles deliver up to 84% improved moisture ingress protection compared to PET to ensure extended product integrity and effectiveness.

The bottle is available in 100, 120, and 150cc sizes and features a universal 38mm neck for compatibility with standard closures, including child-resistant options. In addition to the choice of colors, the design includes a wide decoration area for individualized branding.

“ClariPPil bottles meet the demand for a sustainable packaging solution without compromising functionality, aesthetics, or barrier performance,” said Ryan Maszton, Director of Sales at Berry Global. “Equally important, our high-capacity production facilities mean we can offer companies speed of supply and fast response to help them bring products quickly to market, maximizing opportunities in growing sectors such as vitamins, minerals, and supplements.”