The South African wine industry has reached a significant new milestone, as Polyoak Packaging has become a strategic industry partner and brought to life, in collaboration with Stellenbosch Vineyards, the first Eco-Flat Wine Bottle, a lightweight, recyclable alternative to traditional glass that could reshape how South African wines are packaged, shipped, and sold. The 750ml … Read more
Every year on Global Recycling Day, people, organisations and industries around the world pause to recognise the critical role recycling plays in protecting our planet. The day shines a spotlight on how recycled materials should be treated as valuable resources rather than waste. By rethinking how we use, reuse and recycle materials, we move closer to a circular economy that reduces environmental … Read more
Polyoak Packaging is proud to be recognised at the SAPRO Best Recycled Plastic Product’ awards, winning bronze in the rigid plastics category. Our 210ℓ Tight Head Drum with recycled content is manufactured in South Africa, in line with international standards. The 210ℓ drum, employs specialist multilayer extrusion technology, enabling the inclusion of Post-Consumer Recyclate (PCR) … Read more
Polyoak Cape Town Family Beach Clean-Up at Strandfontein Pavillion. Polyoak Packaging launched its first Polyoak Clean-Up in 2014, where employees and their family volunteer to remove litter from the local communities in which it operates across South Africa. This year was extra special as Polyoak commemorated 10 years of clean-up’s with an impressive, record-breaking turnout … Read more
South Africa’s first multilayer bucket containing PCR! The inner layer, rim and lid are virgin polypropylene to ensure secure lid fitment and prevent leakage. This is imperative as buckets used for industrial applications such as paint and chemicals must guarantee the safe containment of potentially hazardous contents. The middle layer of the bucket, however, comprises … Read more
Fair Cape Dairies’ PET milk bottle wins PETCO Recycling Award 2019 for removing the white masterbatch that rendered it non-recyclable.
Congratulations to Shoprite’s Freshmark Beetroot Tub for winning this international packaging World Star Award with this 100% recyclable barrier tub from our Dairypack Tubs division. It’s South Africa’s first ambient beetroot product in a plastic tub! This lightweight tub with in-mould label for oxygen barrier protection, delivers environmental and convenience advantages over traditional formats. The … Read more
Dairypack Tubs partnered with Danone to win a Gold Pack Award 2020 for Danone’s fully recyclable Yoghurt Tub Range! These polypropylene (PP) injection-moulded tubs with PP in-mould labeling replaced its previous pack that was decorated with a PVC shrink sleeve, which meant that it was not recycled in South Africa. Three sizes in the tubs … Read more
Dairypack Tubs partnered with Pangolin Products to win the top Star for Africa Packaging Award at the Gold Pack Awards 2019. It’s Zimbabwe’s first mayonnaise in a tub! Probrands’ Ideal Mayo is a highly unique tub with 100% label coverage for oxygen barrier protection, enables superior branding and shelf life versus local competition. The lightweight … Read more
Congratulations to our Contan bucket division for winning gold in the household category of the Gold Pack Awards with this OctoGrip™ Lid for 20-litre paint buckets! This patented fully recyclable polypropylene lid re-closes securely after first opening for colour tinting. Robust tamper band is specially designed for rough supply chains. After band removal, the closure system … Read more
