Amcor’s AmSky™ and AmPrima™ earn Walmart’s ‘Circular Connector’ seal of approval

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized for its AmSky™ and AmPrima™ more sustainable packaging solutions, earning a place on Walmart’s ‘Circular Connector’ platform.

Circular Connector, established by retail giant Walmart, is a platform that makes it easier for sourcing teams and brands to quickly find more sustainable packaging solutions for the products they put on Walmart shelves. Being able to easily source more sustainable packaging solutions will enable the brands, and Walmart, to achieve their sustainability goals while driving a circular packaging economy.

Endorsed by Walmart’s sustainability leadership team in collaboration with the U.S. Plastics Pact, Amcor’s recycle-ready AmSky and AmPrima packaging solutions are now available to all Walmart suppliers and the public via the Circular Connector.

AmSky offers a world’s-first, recycle-ready blister pack for pharmaceuticals. AmPrima is a portfolio of recycle-ready packaging solutions with a low carbon footprint, applicable in different packaging formats from bags to packs and pouches, for both solid and liquid content.
more at: https://www.amcor.com/media/news/walmart-circular-connector

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