Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has achieved RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification (EN15343) for selected specifications of its Bontite® Sustane stretch film. These films contain defined levels of post‑consumer recycled (PCR) content and support customers preparing for upcoming changes to the UK Plastics Packaging Tax (PPT) in 2027.
Manufactured at Amcor’s sites in Leominster, United Kingdom and Zele, Belgium, Bontite® is a range of blown LLDPE stretch wrap films designed to secure and stabilize palletized goods during transit. The films combine the toughness of blown film with the clarity associated with cast film and can deliver high holding force, puncture resistance and significant stretch performance depending on specification and application. When paired with Amcor’s technical support, customers can optimize wrapping performance, use less film, improve load stability and potentially reduce total cost of ownership.
The RecyClass certification verifies that recycled plastics incorporated into finished products are independently audited, fully traceable throughout production and aligned with recognized European standards. This supports customers preparing for UK PPT changes from April 2027, when pre‑consumer recycled content (PIR) will no longer count towards the 30% threshold and only post‑consumer recycled (PCR) content will be accepted.
“Certification strengthens customer confidence that their packaging choices support compliance with evolving regulation,” said Gabriele Ditsch, Sales Director at Amcor. “Our certified Bontite Sustane stretch films provide independent assurance of recycled content claims and reinforce Amcor’s ability to scale verified PCR solutions across industrial and secondary packaging.”
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