What does ‘Unpackaged’ Retailing aim to achieve?
- Stop the inefficient use of small portion, single-use packaging through the distribution chain
- Increase the use of large size/bulk packaging for moving products from Producer to Retailer
What does it require of Consumers?
- Relies on Consumers to pack their own produce instore
- Relies on them to bring re-usable containers to take the produce home
Together, these dramatically reduce the volume of wasted packaging material
What are the negative impacts for Consumers?
- Not all re-usable containers are fit-for- purpose (i.e. easy to fill; easy to keep clean, etc.)
- Not all re-usable containers are designed for extended use (i.e. keep carbonated drinks fresh)
- Consumers lose the convenience of single portion packs for on-the-go use
This may lead to low take-up, or disillusionment over-time.
XOTTLE: In Single Portion sizes (330-500ml)
- Widemouth neck makes it easy for drinking, filling & cleaning
- Re-sealable closure makes it perfect as an on-the-go ‘keep cup’ for soft drinks
- Can take ice/fruit (or create a foaming beer head), to maximise the drinking experience
‘Xottle’ – the ideal solution for ‘unpacked’ retailing of Carbonated Beverages
XOTTLE: In large Bottle/Carafe sizes (1-2 litre)
- Widemouth neck makes it easy for filling, pouring & cleaning
- Gas-tight closure ensures drink stays fresh for weeks, not hours
‘Xottle’ – the ideal solution for ‘unpacked’ retailing of Carbonated Beverages
HOW DOES XOTTLE WORK?
It has a re-cyclable Stainless Steel cap, with a patented seal manufactured from drinks-safe 'aqueous' material. This provides:
- Easy, low friction opening & closing
- Fully gas-tight sealing for long shelf-life
- A pressure-venting safety mechanism
- Can be washed by hand below 50o, but NOT in domestic dishwashers.
- Can be cleaned in specialist commercial washers
Xottle Cap
Xottle: Re-Cleanable & Recyclable
Xottle has been designed so it’s easy to wash by hand.
- Just separate the Cap & Bottle and optionally remove the seal from the cap
- Then hand wash the parts with warm water & detergent at below 50o
- When your pack gets too worn, or damaged, both the PET Bottle and Metal Cap are 100% recyclable
It has a re-cyclable PET body, made from a special heat-stabilised grade of material, which is;
- Reuseable and Recyclable
- Re-cleanable with detergent in warm water
- Available in a range of sizes and shapes
- Developed in partnership with with Sidel (Tetra Laval) for efficient mass-production
XOTTLE allows ‘unpacked’ retailing of beverages to work for both Supermarkets and their Customers