From July 2024, all disposable bottles must, according to one EU directive have a lid that is tight on the bottle.
Tethered Caps translated in German means something like connected closures. These are also called “let me have it” closures. This means that you can no longer turn the cap completely off when opening a disposable bottle, but rather that it remains firmly connected to the neck of the bottle.
“Let me have it” cover: This is what you should know
Coca Cola was a pioneer in “let me have it” lids. The beverage manufacturer was an early adopter of tethered caps on some disposable bottles. The lid remains connected to the neck of the bottle by a hinge. A narrower thread also ensures that less plastic is used overall. However, all producers must switch to the new type of lid by 2024.
- As a consumer, you can easily recognize the new type of closure at Coca Cola by the inscription “Leave me to it” on the lid of the PET bottles. But there is also the inscription “Leave me to it for recycling”.
- The new directive applies to PET bottles and the lids of beverage cartons, such as milk cartons.
- If you’re the type of person who likes to drink straight from the bottle, the connected lid may be a bit annoying at first. But you’ll definitely get used to it soon. Alternatively, you can also choose from one Drinking bottle drink.
- Of course, if you accidentally tear off the “let me have it” cover, it won’t be a problem. However, you should pay attention to whether any of the cap is protruding so that you don’t injure yourself if you drink straight from the bottle.
- Of course, the connected lid only makes sense from an environmental point of view if you don’t carelessly throw away the packaging with the lid, but rather recycle the bottles or beverage cartons.
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