Cove provides PB1, a molded‑fiber bottle platform that combines a multi‑piece fiber structure with a thin bio‑based barrier to deliver premium moisture and oxygen protection while meeting CEPI Class A/B paper‑recyclability standards. The solution is compatible with existing molded‑fiber equipment and standard filling lines, enabling brands to scale sustainable packaging for liquids, creams, and concentrates without sacrificing performance or design flexibility.
Funding
$6.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Conventional plastic bottles dominate the packaging market, contributing significantly to plastic pollution because they are not widely recycled and rely on fossil‑based feedstocks. Brands face increasing regulatory pressure and consumer demand for sustainable, recyclable packaging, yet existing alternatives either lack performance, scalability, or compatibility with current manufacturing lines.
Solution
Cove offers PB1, a molded‑fiber bottle platform that replaces traditional plastic containers with a multi‑piece fiber structure combined with a thin bio‑based barrier. The design enables high‑performance moisture and oxygen protection while meeting CEPI Class A/B paper‑recyclability standards, allowing consumers to recycle the bottles in standard household paper streams without disassembly. PB1’s architecture is compatible with existing molded‑fiber equipment and most filling lines, supporting rapid scale‑up and a wide range of sizes from 50 ml to 2 L. The platform provides premium surface finishes, extensive decoration options, and the ability to use standard closures or custom fiber caps. By using renewable wood and bagasse fibers and bio‑based barrier films, PB1 reduces lifecycle carbon emissions by 30–70 % compared with conventional plastic packaging.
Target Audience
Primary customers are consumer‑packaged goods brands and manufacturers seeking high‑performance, recyclable packaging for liquids, creams, concentrates, and other products, as well as retailers and sustainability‑focused supply chains requiring compliance with emerging packaging regulations.
Features
- Multi‑piece molded fiber construction with a thin bio‑based barrier film achieving WVTR < 1 g/m²/day and OTR < 1 cc/m²/day
- Certified CEPI Class A/B paper‑recyclability with > 84 % sorting success in real‑world recycling tests
- Compatibility with existing molded‑fiber lines and most standard filling equipment, minimizing changeover costs
- Premium surface finish and decoration options including embossing, printing, fiber coloring, and custom textures
- Scalable across a broad volume range (50 ml
- 2 L) and adaptable to diverse product categories such as personal care, beverages, homecare, and nutraceuticals
- Supports standard thread profiles, custom neck designs, and refill architectures with molded‑fiber pods
- Significant carbon‑emission reductions (30–70 %) due to renewable feedstocks and paper‑stream recycling integration