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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions<\/a>, has marked the completion of major upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by local MP Linsey Farnsworth. The event, also attended by Gerald Rebitzer, Amcor\u2019s Vice President Sustainability Operations & Advocacy, celebrated a key milestone in the company\u2019s investment in UK recycling infrastructure and commitment to circular packaging solutions<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Heanor facility plays a vital role in helping to advance a circular economy in the UK by processing a wide range of post-consumer and industrial flexible plastic waste. Recent investments \u2014 and upgrades to quality and safety systems \u2013 have improved the consistency and quality of recycled output, enabling an additional 2,800 tonnes of recyclate to be used in high-performance flexible packaging applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cRecycling flexible plastics at scale is essential for achieving circularity and ensuring supply chain resilience,\u201d said Gerald Rebitzer, Vice President Sustainability Operations & Advocacy at Amcor<\/a>. \u201cAs the UK prepares for mandatory curbside collection of flexible packaging in 2027, it\u2019s vital that we continue to strengthen our recycling infrastructure to meet demand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The Heanor facility operates a fully integrated recycling process \u2014 including sorting, grinding, washing, separation and reprocessing \u2014 that converts suitable flexible plastic waste into high-quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymers. These are used in Amcor\u2019s flexible packaging for applications such as non-contact sensitive industrial packaging, collation shrink films and stretch films for pallet<\/a> protection and stabilization.\u00a0<\/p>\n Onsite quality testing helps ensure consistency and third-party RecyClass certification helps ensure traceability and compliance, supporting brands in meeting the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and expectations for increased use of recycled content.\u00a0<\/p>\n The site also has water treatment systems that allow for water recirculation within the recycling process, helping to reduce overall water use. It is certified Zero Waste to Landfill by Valpak and holds RecyClass certification \u2013 reinforcing Amcor\u2019s commitment to transparency and industry standards.<\/p>\n \u201cThis latest investment at Heanor reinforces Amcor\u2019s strategy to support circular packaging systems while helping customers meet evolving environmental expectations,\u201d Rebitzer added.<\/p>\n While Heanor is a key UK hub, Amcor\u2019s recycling capabilities also extend to other European sites \u2013 including its recycling center of excellence in Steinfeld, Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n