US-based polypropylene recycler PureCycle Technologies and packaging company Toppan are partnering to advance sustainability in flexible films and thermoformed packaging applications.
The collaboration addresses growing brand owner demand for high-quality recycled content to meet emerging global regulatory requirements, according to an announcement.
The two companies developed and produced a snack bar wrapper containing more than 30% recycled content using PureCycle’s PureFive resin.
“The path forward for flexible packaging sustainability is one where food safety, regulatory compliance, performance and environmental responsibility advance together, not in competition with one another,” said Astrid Torres, senior sustainability manager at Toppan Packaging Americas.
Next the companies will target thermoforming applications – including snack cups and microwavable containers – where major brand owners are seeking recycled content solutions to comply with upcoming mandates.
“At Toppan, we are committed to supporting brand owners meeting their recycled content goals without compromising on safety or performance,” said Glenn Jordan, director of R&D for thermoforming at Toppan. “Our collaboration with PureCycle demonstrates how innovative partnerships can deliver commercially viable packaging that addresses both regulatory requirements and brand expectations.”
PureCycle’s dissolution recycling process removes colors, odors, additives and other contaminants from post-consumer PP packaging to make virgin-quality resin.
“Our partnership with Toppan exemplifies the power of collaboration in solving the packaging industry’s most pressing sustainability challenges,” said Pete Dias, senior director of market, application and product development at PureCycle.
