Originally developed for the spirits business, the corporate claims that its new Quantum know-how permits for the utilisation of 100% recycled materials and produces absolutely recyclable packaging relevant to healthcare, house and private care, and meals and dairy purposes, amongst others.

Reportedly, it utilises PET on account of its ‘infinite’ recyclability and low carbon footprint, with a earlier life cycle evaluation performed by Amcor asserting that the manufacturing of PET bottles leads to 70% fewer greenhouse gasoline emissions than different packaging supplies.

“Our customers and consumers alike are looking for ways to support the circular economy and eliminate waste, and our engineers have developed a new technology that meets their needs and advances more sustainable packaging,” mentioned Terry Patcheak, vice chairman of R&D, Sustainability and Project Management at ARP. “We’re helping our customers support source reduction, reduce material use and reduce weight, which means a lighter and more sustainable package.”

Previously, an LCA performed on Avantium’s plant-based PEF in 250ml and 500ml bottles by the Nova Institute recommended that the fabric’s mechanical properties allow light-weighting that will reduce pressure on abiotic resources by 47%.

Stephane Triquet, vice chairman of strategic advertising at Selig, additionally informed us that the light-weighting of glass packaging for non-sparkling wines has grown in recognition, with retailers in search of to scale back the reported 50% of carbon emissions attributable to a glass bottle through the manufacturing of wine.

Last yr, thermoformed packaging agency Kingsmoor Packaging introduced its light-weighting initiative, KPL Circus, thought to create lighter but stronger packaging.