Tag: Amcor

Amcor’s Exclusive stick simplifies refill process for specialist shampoo

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that the simple, mess-free and hygienic refill process for its Exclusive stick has made it the ideal choice for French natural hair expert Cut by Fred’s Detox Stick Shampoo. Amcor was also able to supply the smaller volumes required for this specialist product. A refillable pack provides a circular solution by keeping materials in circulation for as long as possible. However, Cut By Fred’s original refill pack for the shampoo required consumers to melt the refill in a…

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Circularity in motion: Woolworths rolls out more sustainable bread bags with 30% recycled plastic

Stuart Mitchell

Woolworths will save approximately 50,000 kilograms of virgin plastic each year through a change to its Own Brand sliced bread bags, which are now made from 30% recycled plastic. Launched in June, the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) food grade bags, manufactured by global packaging leader Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), are in use across six bread products. Using advanced recycling technology (via the mass balance approach1), the bread bags’ recycled plastics have added to the tens of thousands of tonnes of virgin plastic Woolworths has removed from its supply chain. The…

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Amcor and Burts team up to launch crisps packs with 55% post-consumer recycled materials

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has commissioned a survey of over 2,000 UK consumers* to understand what drives crisp-buying decisions. The study found that 1 in 3 UK consumers (30%) consider the environmental impact of the packaging when buying crisps. This proves to be particularly important for younger consumers, with 43% of 18-44 year-olds agreeing they are more likely to consider the environmental impact, compared to 20% of over 45 year-olds. The research – completed in August 2025 – underscores the collaboration between Amcor…

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Greenback and Amcor partner to bring advanced recycling to the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Greenback Recycling Technologies is proud to announce the first U.K. deployment of its Enval® advanced recycling module at global packaging leader Amcor’s facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and trial phase. This significant step marks the first time Greenback’s modular chemical recycling technology is hosted by a global packaging leader in Europe. The partnership with Amcor aims to showcase the potential for co-locating modular recycling units within existing industrial infrastructure — bringing the circular economy closer to reality. The module’s installation at Heanor will provide…

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Zest Powers Up EV Charging Location Growth with Plaswood Fencing

Stuart Mitchell

A bespoke fencing solution developed by Amcor’s Plaswood business has been selected by Zest Eco, one of the UK’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators, for use across its national network of charging sites. The Plaswood fencing – manufactured from at least 95% recycled plastic and recyclable at end of life where facilities exist – forms part of Zest’s wider strategy to build lower impact EV charging locations for local authorities, brands, and public destinations. As a Certified B Corp, Zest sought a solution that aligned with its core…

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