Amcor earns UN certification for industrial containers with PCR

Amcor Plc, A global packaging developer based in Zurich, says it has achieved United Nations certification for its 5.5- and 5.8-liter industrial containers made with 50 percent postconsumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The containers are produced at the company’s facility in Pamplona, Spain.

According to Amcor, U.N. approved packaging prevents spills and exposure, making the containers a solution for the storage and transportation of solid and powdered hazardous goods in markets such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical and automotive while also supporting manufacturers’ sustainability goals. Amcor says it anticipates strong demand for the containers for swimming pool chemicals and treatments, in particular.

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In addition to meeting consumer and customer demand for more sustainable packaging options, Amcor says the availability of 50 percent PCR products will help companies meet current and impending European Union and national packaging legislation.

Amcor notes that, similar to its facilities in Besançon and La Genête, France, and Lubien, Poland, the Pamplona facility also has RecyClass certification, enabling the company to offer RecyClass labeling on nonfood packaging.

“This lates U.N. certification is an important development, which we believe will benefit many businesses throughout Europe,” says Ignacio Igea, sales director industrial, Spain, Portugal & Italy, for Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions International. “While companies naturally wish to adopt more sustainable packaging solutions, it is equally important to maintain a container’s overall performance, and this is especially critical for hazardous goods. Our U.N. containers with PCR content continue to offer optimal security and reliability, meeting the strict demands of the U.N. approval procedures.”

Amcor claims the 5.5-liter SuperLift Extra and 5.8-liter SuperFlex containers combine a “robust and product-secure design” that optimizes storage utilization and offers low noise on filling lines with a lightweight construction for easy handling and transportation. The containers also include a range of decoration options for branding opportunities, and the SuperFlex container can be fitted with a childproof lid, making it impossible for children under 51 months to open while providing easy access for adults, including seniors.