Amlite ultra recyclable laminate
AmLite Ultra Recyclable is the first flexible packaging laminate to use a breakthrough high-barrier OPP film with SiOx coating, replacing PET in multi-layer structures and reducing carbon footprint by 64% while enabling recyclability.
Overview
Conventional high-barrier flexible packaging uses multi-material laminates (PET/aluminium/polyolefin) that are not recyclable. AmLite Ultra replaces the PET and metal layers with a high-barrier oriented polypropylene (OPP) film coated with an ultra-thin silicon oxide (SiOx) barrier layer, making the entire structure polyolefin-based and compatible with existing recycling streams. The 64% carbon footprint reduction comes from eliminating metal and PET layers.
Technical specifications
- Structure: polyolefin-based laminate with SiOx-coated high-barrier OPP film replacing PET and aluminium
- Carbon footprint: 64% reduction vs. conventional multi-material laminates
- Barrier: high oxygen and moisture barrier suitable for sensitive products
- Recyclability: polyolefin mono-material compatible with existing recycling infrastructure
- Formats: pillow pouches, stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, lidding, stick packs
- Application segments: coffee, snacks, dry pet food, baby nutrition, pharmaceuticals
- Regulatory: designed for EU PPWR 2030 recyclability requirements
Technology readiness level
TRL 9 — commercially launched and available globally across multiple packaging formats.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation in packaging design, materials, and recycling technologies.
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