Amcor recognised with Packaging Innovation Award

Amcor was recently recognised with a Gold Innovation Award for its AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable packaging. The award was announced during the streaming ceremony of the Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, on 31 March.

For over three decades, the Packaging Innovation Awards has recognised packaging projects around the world, showcasing the best in sustainability innovation. An independent panel of international judges reviewed 189 submissions in 36 categories for the 2021 awards. Recognising a unique Amcor solution that for years was thought to be impossible, AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable is a retort pouch used for ready meals, soups, pre-cooked rice, baby foods and wet pet food.

Peter Konieczny, Chief Commercial Officer at Amcor said, “It is an honor to be recognised by organisations like Dow that share the same values and commitment to more sustainable packaging and that are actively working towards a more circular economy. At Amcor, we are committed to finding tomorrow’s solutions today through our innovation approach. AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable is a testament to our team’s perseverance and how we constantly build upon and refine past success for the benefit of our customers and the environment.”

Other attributes that helped to solidify AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable recognition include its:

• High-barrier, high-heat resistant packaging that can be easily recycled within plastic recycling streams already existing in several European countries, and is eligible for the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) designation in the UK.
• Lighter weight, easy to transport and resource efficient offering relative to alternatives such as cans.
• Ability to help brands reduce the carbon footprint of their packaging by up to 60%, compared to standard non-recyclable retort pouches.
• Ability to provide a longer-shelf life, helping to reduce food waste, which is a major contributor to CO2 emissions worldwide today.
• Ability to offer options to customers for differentiating their products through printing, branding and an optional transparent window.

This award comes on the heels of Amcor receiving three Flexible Packaging Awards last month from the Flexible Packing Association, recognising innovations that have changed the packaging industry.