North American resin costs have soared to historic highs, with no clear end in sight. Ric Lee of Atlantic Packaging suggests that the fix to the plastic price crisis starts on the pallet.
Since its founding in 2009, increased sustainability has been one of Accredo Packaging’s foundational values, alongside ownership, safety, quality and commitment.
The adoption of PCR materials can reframe risk as an opportunity to strengthen the value of plastics in a circular economy, says NOVA Chemicals’ Owen Lightbody. Converters are at the center of this transformation, helping brand owners to recognize long-term system benefits.
This innovative solution replaces conventional multi-material rigid trays and lid films, offering a thinner, recyclable alternative that maintains shelf-life and runs efficiently on HFFS lines.
With applications in cereal bags, shrink film, and household overwrap for items like napkins and paper towels, these rPE-based films offer both performance and environmental benefit—meeting the evolving sustainability goals of brands and retailers.
