Food Contact Film Will Incorporate Postconsumer Recyclate
Charter Next Generation announced it will use Revolution’s Encore PCR-LLDPE in Film Packaging Products
Charter Next Generation (CNG) will use Revolution Sustainable Solutions’ PCR resin in its film packaging products, which include stand-up pouches, pre-made bags, and roll stock applications. CNG films made with Revolution PCR resin offer 40% or higher recycled content.
Revolution’s postconsumer LLDPE will be available in food contact packaging.
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Revolution collects waste film directly from end users of its original film product, creating a closed loop process. The company received an FDA letter of no objection in December 2021, allowing Revolution to market PCR-LLDPE for food contact conditions of use B through H, with recycled content levels up to 100%.
Conditions of Use for Food Contact Materials | |
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A | High temperature heat-sterilized. |
B | Boiling water sterilized. |
C | Hot-filled or pasteurized above 150° F. |
D | Hot-filled or pasteurized below 150° F. |
E | Room Temperature filled and stored. |
F | Refrigerated storage. |
G | Frozen storage. |
H | Frozen or refrigerated storage of ready-prepared food intended to be re-heated in the container at time of use. |
Revolution and CNG are activators of the U.S. Plastics Pact, targeting 30% recycled content by 2025. Representatives of both companies will join a panel discussion on film recycling March 7 at the upcoming Plastics Recycling Conference.
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