Scottish paper packaging specialist McLaren Packaging has introduced a new range of recyclable presentation tubes specifically designed for the UK spirits market. These innovative tubes are designed with vertical and horizontal perforations, which allow the paper body and metal base to be easily separated and recycled, enhancing sustainability.

Presentation tubes are a staple in the whiskey industry, known for their appeal to brand owners. The range of shapes, particularly those with curved surfaces, offers ample opportunities for creative designs, making these tubes highly sought after. McLaren Packaging aims to combine this aesthetic appeal with functional sustainability by encouraging simpler and easier recycling of metal and card components—two of the most widely recycled materials worldwide.

The new tubes from McLaren include innovative shapes such as square and oval. These shapes are complemented by vertical perforations on the sides and a horizontal perforation at the rear, facilitating the separation of the paper body from the metal base for recycling. This patent-pending solution underscores McLaren’s commitment to sustainable packaging practices.

Moreover, this new recyclable tube design has received approval from the On Pack Recycling Label (OPRL), the UK authority that provides guidelines to consumers for accurate recycling. This endorsement not only validates the effectiveness of McLaren’s design but also assures consumers that the packaging can be responsibly recycled.

McLaren Packaging's innovative approach to sustainable packaging solutions demonstrates their leadership in the industry. By providing brand owners with a product that combines both aesthetic flexibility and environmental responsibility, McLaren is setting a new standard for packaging in the spirits market.