Under the partnership, the updated series of the Pigeon nursing bottles will use LyondellBasell’s bio-based CirculenRenew polypropylene polymers, which are made from renewable feedstocks
LyondellBasell, Pigeon Singapore collaborate on sustainalbe nursing bottles. (Credit: LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.)
LyondellBasell and mother and baby care products maker Pigeon Singapore have partnered to advance sustainable research and development approaches in baby nursing bottles.
Under the partnership, the updated series of the Pigeon nursing bottles will use LyondellBasell’s bio-based CirculenRenew polypropylene polymers (PP).
The move is part of Pigeon’s plan to shift from using 100% virgin polypropylene resins.
CirculenRenew polymers are made from renewable feedstocks derived from bio-based wastes and residual oils like used cooking oils.
According to LyondellBasell, the usage of renewable feedstocks provides a lower carbon footprint in comparison to fossil-based feedstocks.
As part of the collaboration, the bio-based polymers are used in the cap and hood of the renewed Pigeon SofTouch T-Ester, PPSU and Glass nursing bottle. It has also been used in the cap, hood and bottle of the PP nursing bottle and PP straw bottle.
Additionally, the CirculenRenew has been used in the bottle handle of the PP straw bottle.
LyondellBasell Asia Pacific senior vice president Allen Yu said: “At LyondellBasell, we are committed to creating solutions for everyday sustainable living and supporting our customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Our CirculenRenew product family enables this progress.
“We are very excited to collaborate with Pigeon Singapore on this project, which represents a milestone as we are supplying for the first time CirculenRenew grades for baby products.”
Pigeon Singapore first intends to launch the updated line of SofTouch nursing bottles, which are created with CirculenRenew, in Indonesia this month.
Pigeon and LyondellBasell, in close association with the Japanese trading company Iwatani, are introducing these CirculenRenew-based bottles.
After its initial debut, the new line will be released in other markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Oceania in the upcoming year.
Pigeon Singapore CEO Yusuke Nakata said: “Our goal is to support parents in providing the best for their babies, and this includes a more sustainable environment for the children to grow up and thrive in.
“Over the past few years, we have been studying our material sources and switching to alternative options where possible. Using bio-based plastic for our nursing bottles is an exciting breakthrough and we are proud to cooperate with LyondellBasell to introduce this meaningful range.”