Amcor and Kolon Industries partner to pioneer more sustainable polyester materials for packaging

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer, to co-develop and commercialize more sustainable polyester materials for selected applications in Amcor’s flexible packaging business. This partnership represents a step forward in advancing packaging sustainability, combining Amcor’s expertise in innovative packaging with Kolon’s high-polymer manufacturing technology.

The collaboration focuses on technological exploration of chemically recycled PET (crPET) and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) materials. Kolon is pioneering an advanced recycling process to produce new PET from post-consumer bottles, fibers and flexible packaging. Using crPET supports Amcor’s commitment to integrating 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials by 2030.
more at: https://www.amcor.com/media/news/amcor-kolon-partner-for-sustainable-polyester-packaging-materials

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