AmLite® HeatFlex Recyclable Wins Prestigious Industry
Award
ZURICH, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE:
AMCR) (ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing
responsible packaging solutions, recently was recognized with a
Gold Innovation Award for its AmLite® HeatFlex Recyclable
packaging. The award was announced during the streaming ceremony of
the Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, on March
31.
For over three decades, the Packaging Innovation Awards has
recognized packaging projects around the world, showcasing the best
in sustainability innovation. An independent panel of international
judges reviewed 189 submissions in 36 categories for the 2021
awards. Recognizing a unique Amcor solution that for years was
thought to be impossible, AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable is a retort
pouch used for ready-meals, soups, pre-cooked rice, baby foods and
wet pet food.
"It is an honour to be recognized by organizations like Dow that
share the same values and commitment to more sustainable packaging
and that are actively working towards a more circular economy,"
said Amcor's Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Konieczny. "At Amcor, we are committed to
finding tomorrow's solutions today through our innovation approach.
AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable is a testament to our team's
perseverance and how we constantly build upon and refine past
success for the benefit of our customers and the environment."
Other attributes that helped to solidify AmLite HeatFlex
Recyclable recognition include its:
- High-barrier, high-heat resistant packaging that can be easily
recycled within plastic recycling streams already existing in
several European countries and is eligible for the On-Pack
Recycling Label (OPRL) designation in the UK.
- Lighter weight, easy to transport and resource efficient
offering relative to alternatives such as cans.
- Ability to help brands reduce the carbon footprint of their
packaging by up to 60%*, compared to standard non-recyclable retort
pouches.
- Ability to provide a longer-shelf life, helping to reduce food
waste which is a major contributor to CO2 emissions worldwide
today.
- Ability to offer options to customers for differentiating their
products through printing, branding and an optional transparent
window.
This award comes on the heels of Amcor receiving three Flexible
Packaging Awards last month from the Flexible Packing Association,
recognizing innovations that have changed the packaging industry.
It also reflects Amcor's commitment over the years to bringing new
solutions to market through its global innovation network; new
customer innovation centers coming soon to China and Belgium; more than $100
million investments each year in R&D and innovation; and
its $10 million investment in
Michigan State University's School of
Packaging, educating the next generation of creative thinkers.
* Recyclability independently verified by cyclos-HTP. Carbon
footprint comparison with Amcor's ASSET lifecycle assessment
system, which is certified by the Carbon Trust. Comparison based on
standard retort pouch using PET/Aluminium foil/PP, versus the new
AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable pouch.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and
producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical,
medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works
with leading companies around the world to protect their products
and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve
supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging,
specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused
on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable
and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled
content. Around 47,000 Amcor people generate US$12.5 billion in sales from operations that
span about 230 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX:
AMC
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