The closed-loop system for horticultural plastic crates has introduced new developments in the HDPE crate format. LIFE CLOOVER² includes two types of plastic crates: lightweight ones made of PP and heavy-duty ones made of HDPE.
The lightweight PP crates (weighing 0.458 kg each) have already been manufactured, sent to the packer, and distributed to customers. A first usage cycle has been completed with the participation of Agropons S.L., one of the members of AMAFRUVA (Asociacion De Mayoristas Asentadores De Frutas Y Verduras De Valencia). The results are currently being analysed and will be reported soon.
The heavy-duty HDPE crates (weighing 1.0 kg each) after a change in supplier, have already been manufactured and have now been delivered to the packer to start their initial cycle.
Both types have been manufactured using virgin material and feature distinctive colours compared to the crates typically used in this sector (horticultural): blue for the lightweight PP crates and light brown for the heavy-duty HDPE crates.
Additionally, discussions are underway with companies in Andalusia to replicate the model in other autonomous communities besides the Valencian Community.
