WHY METAL?
The sustainable choice for premium packaging that protects your products and our planet
The Metal Advantage
Metal packaging offers unmatched benefits that plastic simply cannot match
Infinitely Recyclable
Unlike plastic, which degrades with each recycling cycle, aluminium and tin can be recycled endlessly without losing quality. Every metal container can become a new product, again and again, forever.
Superior Protection
Metal provides an impermeable barrier against light, oxygen, and moisture, ensuring your products stay fresh longer. This extends shelf life and maintains product integrity without chemical preservatives.
High Recycling Rates
Aluminium has a recycling rate of over 75% globally, compared to less than 9% for plastic. Metal's inherent value means it's actively sought for recycling, creating a true circular economy.
Premium Appeal
Metal packaging conveys quality, durability, and sophistication. It elevates brand perception and provides a tactile, premium experience that resonates with consumers.
The Plastic Problem
Why plastic is failing our planet and our products
Recycling Rate
Only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled
Years to Decompose
Plastic takes 400+ years to break down in the environment
Tonnes Per Year
8 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans annually
The Reality of Plastic Recycling
Quality Degradation: Plastic degrades each time it's recycled, limiting reuse to 2-3 cycles at most
Microplastic Pollution: Plastic breaks down into microplastics that contaminate food chains and ecosystems
Chemical Leaching: Plastics can leach harmful chemicals into products, especially with temperature changes
Complex Sorting: The many types of plastic make sorting and recycling difficult and costly
Metal's Environmental Impact
The tangible benefits of choosing metal packaging
95% Energy Savings
Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing new aluminium from raw materials. This dramatically reduces carbon emissions and environmental impact.
60 Days Recycling Cycle
An aluminium can be recycled and back on the shelf as a new can in just 60 days, creating a rapid and efficient circular economy.
Valuable Resource
Metal's inherent value creates economic incentive for collection and recycling. It's not waste—it's a valuable resource that people actively recover.
No Downcycling
Metal doesn't "downcycle" into lower-quality products. A container today can become another container tomorrow, maintaining quality indefinitely.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Unique Closures, sustainability isn't a marketing message—it's fundamental to who we are
100% Recyclable Materials
Every single product we manufacture is made from 100% recyclable aluminium or tin. We don't compromise—if it's not fully recyclable, we don't make it. This ensures that our products can return to the material cycle indefinitely, never becoming permanent waste.
Responsible Manufacturing
Our ISO-certified facilities follow stringent environmental protocols. We continuously invest in cleaner production methods, energy-efficient equipment, and waste reduction strategies to minimise our manufacturing footprint.
Long-Term Product Lifecycle
We design our containers for durability and reusability. Many customers reuse our containers long after the original product is gone—for storage, organisation, or crafts. This extended lifecycle reduces overall consumption and waste.
Partner in Your Sustainability Goals
When you choose Unique Closures, you're not just getting quality packaging—you're advancing your own sustainability objectives. Our products help you reduce plastic use, improve recyclability, and communicate environmental responsibility to your customers.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Join the growing number of brands choosing sustainable metal packaging that protects products and the planet.