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Every year, Kirin
and its huge variety of beverages come to the rescue of those suffering in the
sweltering Japanese summer. What few consider, however, is the containers that
these refreshments arrive in. They are and will continue to be the results of
solid technical achievements.
The commonly used plastic PET bottle, while convenient, has several issues Kirin
is trying to solve. One major issue is the relatively short shelf life of these
bottles when they contain certain sensitive* beverages.
However, by using DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) to coat the inside of a PET bottle,
Kirin has created a new type of container. This coating can drastically restrict
the passage of gas molecules and the absorption of ingredients into the PET material,
greatly extending product shelf life.
Furthermore, Kirin is developing new technology
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to solve another issue,
the short lifespan of refillable PET bottles. These bottles are usually washed
with alkaline solutions, which can seriously damage their surface and shorten
their lifespan. Kirin’s method uses new acid cleanser types and microbubbles,
causing far less damage.
With cutting-edge weight reduction technology and a near 100% collection rate
of used refillable bottles, the company is now striving to create even more innovative
and attractive packaging technologies. Kirin will continue making its packaging
lighter, stronger and more environment-friendly.
* Sensitive beverages are drinks such as beer or fruit juice that gradually lose
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