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January-February 2021 | www.packagingnews.com.au SUSTAINABILITY | FMCG PACKAGING 35
MASTERBATCH PLASTICS THAT’S BETTER FOR OUR HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
MARS, AMCOR LAUNCH RECYCLABLE RICE POUCH
Mars Food, in partnership with Amcor, is bringing the first food-safe, mono- material microwavable rice pouch to market in 2021.
The mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) pouches are to launch with an initial pilot in the first half of next year. Mars plans to further scale the technology across its portfolio beginning in the second half of
the year.
Mars said the use of high- performing mono-PP material will retain the shape, shelf life, functionality, and high safety standards necessary for the brand’s packaging while ensuring the pouches can be mechanically and chemically recycled where infrastructure exists.
Mars global president food, multisales, and global customers
Fiona Dawson said the new pack is a step towards the company’s 2025 commitment of 100 per cent recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging.
“We’re committed to finding more sustainable solutions for our packaging that are food safe without compromising quality,” she said.
Mars Food accelerated the development of the new material through rigorous testing and conducted significant scale up tests in its production facilities in the UK, challenging what was previously considered possible throughout the production process. Working in collaboration with Amcor, it ensured the material development met all its functional requirements while protecting product quality and safety.
BIOSHIELDTM
Reduce Bacteria by up to 99.99%
A scientifically proven antimicrobial additive for plastics that introduces ‘active ingredients’, such as silver, is formulated into a masterbatch pellet used in the manufacturing process for your end product.
ENVIROSHIELDTM
100% Biodegradable, 100% Recyclable
An organic additive that causes plastic to fully biodegrade through a series of aerobic or anaerobic processes in a landfill disposal environment, speeding up the traditionally slow biodegrading process significantly.
OYSTERLEANTM
Reduce Carbon Footprint by up to 20%
A game-changing product derived by refining readily available bio-marine waste sourced from seashells that results in a bio-renewable resin capable of replacing oil-based plastics.
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