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Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions<\/a>, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer, to co-develop and commercialize more sustainable polyester materials for selected applications in Amcor’s flexible packaging business. This partnership represents a step forward in advancing packaging sustainability<\/a>, combining Amcor’s expertise in innovative packaging with Kolon\u2019s high-polymer manufacturing technology.<\/p>\n The collaboration focuses on technological exploration of chemically recycled PET<\/a> (crPET) and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) materials. Kolon is pioneering an advanced recycling process to produce new PET from post-consumer bottles, fibers and flexible packaging. Using crPET supports Amcor\u2019s commitment to integrating 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials by 2030.<\/p>\n Kolon\u2019s PEF material, a polyester structure similar to PET, will be sourced from 100% sustainable biomass and offers improved product protection. With a lower product carbon footprint, PEF will also contribute to Amcor\u2019s net-zero ambitions by 2050.<\/p>\n \u201cThis partnership enhances our efforts to offer customers innovative, more sustainable packaging solutions that include PCR content and reduce their carbon footprint,\u201d said William Jackson, Amcor\u2019s chief technology officer for flexible packaging solutions.<\/p>\n Sung Han, chief technology officer at Kolon Industries, added, \u201cOur collaboration with Amcor will help accelerate the commercialization of more sustainable products and drive the circular economy in global packaging. We will continue expanding the development of more sustainable polymer technologies in support of carbon neutrality.\u201d<\/p>\n To learn more about Amcor\u2019s more sustainable products, visit amcor.com\/sustainability-report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n