Tag: Amcor

Amcor enhances circular paint can initiative

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is enhancing its award-winning closed-loop recycled paint container initiative, with the introduction of an improved cleaning system for the emptied paint cans. Launched in 2022 and the winner of the 2023 Horners Bottlemakers Award, the Amcor closed-loop system, which was developed in partnership with waste paint reengineering specialist Paint360, provides a means for finished paint cans to be recycled once the bulk of the residual paint has been removed to be used for new paint. The recycled plastic is…

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Amcor receives silver for Earth Sense® Pro Recycled Content Stretch Hand Film

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized with a Silver Flexible Packaging Achievement Award in the Sustainability category for its Earth Sense® Pro Recycled Content Stretch Hand Film. The award was presented during the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. “We are proud to be recognized by the FPA for innovations that help our customers reduce their environmental footprint,” said Phil Stolz, President, Amcor Flexibles Converter & Distribution. “This award reflects Amcor’s commitment to advancing more sustainable packaging solutions…

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Amcor Partners with DCM to Introduce Recycle-Ready Fertilizer Packaging, Supporting EU Circular Economy Goals

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has partnered with Belgium-based De Ceuster Meststoffen NV (DCM) to introduce a new recycle-ready, mono-material polyethylene (PE) film for its fertilizer portfolio in Europe. The innovation replaces DCM’s previous multi-material packaging structure, which was not designed for recycling in existing recycling streams. The new packages also incorporate 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and are available in sizes ranging from 650 grams to 7 kilograms, providing a high-performance, recycle-ready packaging solution while supporting DCM’s broader sustainability strategy. Life cycle assessment…

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Amcor wins two WorldStar Global Packaging Awards for recycle-ready shredded cheese packs

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has won two WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2026 for its AmPrima® Recycle-Ready packaging for shredded cheese. The awards, presented by the World Packaging Organisation, recognised the solution in both the Food and Packaging Materials and Components categories. The award-winning packaging brings together the expertise of Amcor’s Asia Pacific and North American teams, and is now in market with Fonterra Oceania, one of the region’s leading dairy producers. The solution is used for shredded cheese applications in both retail and…

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Amcor and University of Southern Indiana launch partnership to spark student-led packaging innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, and the University of Southern Indiana (USI) have announced an innovative partnership designed to bring fresh thinking to real-world consumer packaging challenges while providing students with experiential learning and career development opportunities. Amcor and USI are piloting a semester-long internship program in Spring 2026 uniting USI students and faculty with Amcor professionals to co-create practical packaging concepts that address real industry needs. The project, coordinated through USI’s Center for Applied Research, has seven student participants supported by four faculty…

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