Amcor has partnered with Lorenz Snacks to launch new "recyclable" packaging for its lentil-coated peanut product, which has reportedly reduced its carbon footprint by 51 percent.
Lorenz is certified for recyclability by cyclos-HTP's third party body, with a score of 92% and a "good" rating, with the goal of converting the remaining percentage to highly recyclable by the end of 2025.
Lorenz's lentil coated peanut packaging is based on Amcor's AmPrima single material packaging option portfolio. Using 100% mechanical recycling, the new packaging is said to reduce its carbon footprint and water consumption by 51% and reduce non-renewable energy use by 41%.
Apparently, these packages are certified for recyclability by cyclos-HTP in countries where PE or PP recycling streams exist and are designed in accordance with the CEFLEX Circular Economy guidelines. Traditional nut packaging relies on multi-material composites to protect the internal product, which are generally not recyclable, Amcor said. However, the AmPrima solution is a single-material solution.
"The Amcor AmPrima solution retains barrier properties, physical durability and visual appeal while enabling consumers to easily recycle packaging, which was often not possible before," said Piotr Nagalski, Director of Sales and Marketing for Amcor AmPrima Snacks and confectionery. (From the external network, packaging frontier translation)