Amcor to offer certified-circular plastics in Australia and NZ

Amcor has announced that it has placed its first commercial order of certified-circular polymers.

The order, leveraging ExxonMobil’s Exxtend technology, will make Amcor the first flexible packaging company to offer certified-circular plastics in the ANZ market, which supports partial displacement of fossil-based feedstock and meets growing consumer demand for plastic circularity.

Using its Exxtend technology, ExxonMobil offers certified-circular polymers with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification that are identical to polymers made from conventional fossil feedstock. The certified-circular polymers can be used in existing applications that otherwise require the use of virgin resins.

Amcor’s Sustainability Director, Asia Pacific, Richard Smith, said this order is another step towards helping its customers achieve circularity of their flexible packaging in Australia and New Zealand and meet Australia’s National 2025 Packaging Targets.

“We are excited to provide our customers in Australia and New Zealand access to this important resource, and to contribute to developing more sustainable solutions that help our customers and their brands continue to meet consumer needs,” he said.

“We are proud to work with Amcor to bring a new certified-circular solution to the ANZ market,” said Kwee-Lin Chan, General Manager, Asia Pacific Advanced Recycling and Sustainability at ExxonMobil. “We look forward to continuing our work with Amcor to develop products that deliver exceptional performance, while also supporting the circular economy.”

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