{"id":4053,"date":"2024-11-28T04:27:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4053"},"modified":"2024-11-28T04:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:27:47","slug":"amcor-and-kolon-to-develop-sustainable-polyester-materials-for-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4053","title":{"rendered":"Amcor and Kolon to develop sustainable polyester materials for packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The deal will support Amcor\u2019s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Credit: Amcor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Global packaging solutions provider Amcor<\/a> has entered into a collaboration with Kolon Industries<\/a> to develop sustainable polyester materials for its flexible packaging business.<\/p>\n

This strategic partnership aims to advance packaging sustainability by combining Amcor\u2019s packaging expertise with Kolon\u2019s high-polymer manufacturing technology.<\/p>\n

The collaboration will concentrate on researching and developing new technologies related to chemically recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) materials.<\/p>\n

Kolon is developing an advanced recycling process to convert post-consumer bottles, fibres, and flexible packaging into new PET.<\/p>\n

This usage of chemically recycled PET supports Amcor\u2019s goal to integrate 30% post-consumer recycled materials into its portfolio by 2030.<\/p>\n

Kolon\u2019s PEF material, sourced from 100% sustainable biomass, offers improved product protection alongside a lower carbon footprint. Additionally, it will support Amcor\u2019s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.<\/p>\n

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