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Amcor, NOVA Chemicals to Source Mechanically Recycled Polyethylene

Will purchase of mechanically recycled polyethylene resin (rPE) for use in flexible packaging films.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Amcor announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leading sustainable polyethylene producer NOVA Chemicals Corporation for the purchase of mechanically recycled polyethylene resin (rPE) for use in flexible packaging films. Increasing the use of rPE in flexible packaging applications is an important element of Amcor’s commitment to support packaging circularity. The supply agreement would enable Amcor to purchase SYNDIGO rPE resin, manufactured at NOVA Chemicals’ first mechanical recycl...

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