Pregis Appearing at AMI Chemical Recycling Show

Participate in thought-provoking discussions about the current state of chemical recycling, its potential impact, and the progress made in integrating the technology into the North American recycling industry at the AMI Chemical Recycling conference taking place in Houston, March 20-22, 2023. Attendees can expect to explore various chemical or advanced recycling technologies and the measures required to bring them to scale. The event presents an opportunity to fully understand advanced recycling and network with industry leaders. 

Pregis' Director of Market Development and Sustainability for Performance Flexibles, Jonathan Quinn, and Printpack's Sustainable Innovations Manager, William J. Barlow Jr. will be participating on March 22nd in an end user panel discussion on advanced recycled materials and how they can help end users meet targets on recycled content. This panel discussion will also include Dr. Sathish Ranganathan, Director of R&D and Sustainability at Prysmian Group, Dan Healey, Sustainability Director at Sealed Air, and Chinmay Peshave, Subject Matter Expert at Apple Inc. and will be moderated by Silke Einschuetz, Senior Consultant Recycling and Sustainability, AMI, UK. 

Presenting an expansive wealth of knowledge and experience, this group of executives will explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced recycled materials and their potential to drive the circular economy forward. Pregis and Printpack are uniquely in tune with this issue after having recently partnered to produce the first all-polyethylene advanced recycled stand up pouch on the market.The companies recently announced a collaboration to create the Preserve™ PE Advanced Recycled Content Polyethylene Pouch featuring Pregis Performance Flexibles Renew™ Series sealant film made with ExxonMobil Exxtend™ advanced recycled resin technology. The Preserve™ PE Advanced Recycled Content Polyethylene Pouch is designed to support brand commitments to use packaging that contains recycled content. 

The incorporation of recycled materials in new products aligns with Pregis' mission to Protect, Preserve, and Inspyre. This is mirrored by the Performance Flexibles’ business with an emphasis on its Renew films portfolio that include recyclable, recycled content, and renewable materials. Pregis has made significant progress in enabling sustainability, for example in developing multilayer film structures that have been designated with a How2Recycle pre-qualification. In addition, the entire Pregis Performance Flexibles facility network has achieved ISCC PLUS certification, expanding Pregis’s specialty films’ capabilities in food, medical, and other similarly demanding packaging applications.

While Pregis has made significant strides in enabling sustainability and opportunities for advanced recycling in the most appropriate applications, challenges still persist. On this panel, Jonathan will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with using advanced recycled materials, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration among companies and brands to achieve a more sustainable future when it comes to film innovation. 

Pregis' involvement in the conversation around advanced recycled materials is a step in the direction towards a more sustainable future in film production. While challenges remain, Pregis’ efforts to incorporate these materials into their offerings demonstrate a commitment to meeting sustainability goals and addressing the pressing issue of plastic waste.

Contact us to learn more about Pregis' innovative packaging solutions and our commitment to sustainability through the incorporation of advanced recycled materials.