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8th Jul 2025
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As temperatures climb and the summer rush begins, drinks brands are under pressure to deliver. Product demand spikes, retailers expect speed, consumers expect product availability. Packaging sits at the centre of it all, and sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration it’s front and centre.
At Duo, we manufacture collation shrink film that helps drinks and beverage brands respond to seasonal peaks with a packaging solution that doesn’t just perform, it reduces environmental impact. Built for operational speed, recyclability and circularity, our collation shrink film solutions support drinks and beverage brands in meeting production targets and environmental goals at the same time.
Sustainable packaging for Peak season:
The UK carbonated soft drinks market continues to grow with forecasts predicting a rise to $19.97 billion by 2033*, driven by increased health awareness, on the go lifestyles and notably, hotter longer summers. That growth brings opportunities, but it also increases the volume of packaging in circulation. For brands looking to manage impact whilst maintaining output, packaging decisions matter.
This is where Duo’s collation shrink film comes into its own. We offer collation film solutions that incorporate recycled content, perform seamlessly on high-speed lines, and crucially can be recovered and reprocessed through established UK recycling facilities. It’s a simple, scalable way to reduce reliance on virgin material, cut carbon and improve traceability across the supply chain.
Closing the Loop:
Used shrink film when collected and managed through proper recycling streams, becomes a resource rather than waste. Across the UK, advanced recycling infrastructures is making it possible to recover used polythene, reprocess it into high-quality pellets, and feed it back into the supply chain to use to produce new packaging products. This circular model supports measurable progress towards packaging sustainability.
For drinks and beverage brands under increasing pressure from retailers and consumers to demonstrate packaging material transparency, this is a practical and proven solution.
What Consumers Expect:
Sustainability in packaging isn’t just an operational requirement it’s a competitive advantage. According to the 2025 Pro Carton Consumer Survey, 66% of UK consumers now prefer recyclable packaging over reusable plastics, and 80% expect environmental credentials to be clearly communicated on-pack*. Packaging is under the spotlight, and brands that respond stand to benefit.
That’s why our collation shrink film isn’t just designed to perform its developed to be part of your sustainability story. It’s available made from recycled materials and it can carry environmental credentials, printed directly on the film easily seen by consumers at point of sale.
Introducing Oceanix: Recycled HDPE made from maritime waste
For drinks and beverage brands looking to go further in their sustainability efforts, Oceanix Collation Shrink Film offers a smarter alternative. Developed in partnership with Danish clean-tech company Plastix, Oceanix is made using recycled maritime waste — including fishing nets and ropes, which account for an estimated 10–46% of ocean plastic pollution.
Engineered specifically for the food and beverage sector, Oceanix delivers the strength and reliability needed for secondary packaging, with superior tear resistance and lightweight durability. Its distinct green tint enhances shelf standout, while the film itself is fully recyclable through UK closed loop systems.
With a verified Life Cycle Assessment, Oceanix gives brands a data-backed way to reduce the use of virgin plastic and show a clear commitment to circularity — without compromising on performance or design.
Make packaging part of the solution:
Drinks brands planning for a busy summer know that production must be fast and flexible. But packaging needs to be more than functional. With Duo’s collation shrink film, you get a solution that’s fit for purpose and fit for the future. One that’s on the line, performs on the shelf and supports circular thinking throughout the supply chain.
If your brand is ready to make your packaging work harder this summer, now is the time to act. Contact the team at enquiries@duo-uk.co.uk to start the conversation.
Sources: Expert Market Research
Pro Carton Consumer Survey