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Beverage caps, dispensers

Beverage caps, dispensers

Beverage plastic caps and dispensers are small but frequently encountered waste items. They are found on PET bottles, soft drinks, water bottles and vials, many times made of a separate material than the bottle itself.

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Most often made of HDPE (high density polyethylene) or PP (polypropylene) plastic, which are resistant and close well. They differ in the material of the bottle (usually PET), so their recycling requires special treatment.

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According to MOHU guidelines, beverage caps should be collected selectively unscrewed but attached to the bottle so that they are not lost in the sorter. If you collect it yourself, you can also go to the plastic collector with a yellow lid, but it should not be contaminated (eg oily, soapy).

Miért problémás?

Due to their small size, they easily fall out of the collection system or, getting into nature, can be swallowed by animals. They are difficult to sort and unrecyclable when contaminated. Many throw it unnecessarily separately or in the wrong place.

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  • Consume tap water or buy redeemable glass products
  • Use a bottle, a thermos, a refillable bottle
  • If you buy a bottled drink, take it back through the deposit system
  • Avoid small containers with portioned caps (e.g. dispensing syrups, sports drinks)

Alternatívák

  • Automatic water refill point (e.g. ReFilme)
  • Glass or metal water bottle (e.g. Dopper, Equa)
  • Redeemable glass drinks
  • Soda machine for tap water (e.g. Sodastream)
  • Drinking jug with water filter (e.g. Britta)

Tippek!

Screw the cap back onto the bottle and throw it in the filter — so you have a better chance of being recycled.

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Évente ennyit termelünk

About 1 billion PET bottles are sold in Hungary every year — so the volume of beverage caps is in the order of hundreds of millions. (Source: HUMUSZ Association, based on 2022 data)

Érdekesség

The European Union prescribed from 2024: the cap of each beverage bottle must be attached to the bottle so that less becomes “invisible” waste.

Összefoglaló

Beverage plastic caps and dispensers are small but frequently encountered waste items. They are found on PET bottles, soft drinks, water bottles and vials, many times made of a separate material than the bottle itself.

Hasonló termékek

Water bottle, returnable bottle, clasp bottle, beverage bottle with dispenser, soda machine.

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🧃Digital publication — bottles, caps, alternatives
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Gyakran felmerülő kérdések

Can the cap go to the selective?
Yes, both clean and separate, but it is even better to screw it back onto the bottle - so you will definitely not get lost in the sorter.

Why can't I just throw the cap separately?
Because of its small size, it often falls out of the collection system or gets stuck in the machines, so it is recommended to place it unscrewed.

What is the cap made of and why does it not match the bottle?
The cap is typically HDPE or PP, while the bottle is PET — this combination is used due to various physical properties.

What about the dosing head vials?
The bottle can be cleaned and go to the selective. The pump or metal spring dispenser should preferably be discarded separately, as it is a mixed material.

Should I collect caps for charity?
In several places it is no longer picked up, but if there is a certain local collection point, it can be dropped off there.

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