Liz Gyekye / packagingnews
Amcor claims ‘breakthrough’ green coffee packaging
Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas has launched what it claims is an ‘innovative breakthrough in packaging’ for the coffee market.
NaturePlus Renewable is a three-ply laminate based on renewably sourced materials, which Amcor has produced and converted with Belgian company Beyers Coffee.
The new product launch, in association with Beyer’s premium BénéCafe brand sees NaturePlus Renewable used in a coffee bag format containing 58% carbon based on the ASTM D6866 method to test carbon-neutral CO2 emissions.
This is a standardised analytical test method for determining the bio-based (carbon) content of solid, liquid and gaseous samples using radio carbon analysis, and has been incorporated into reporting protocols used in the EU, Australia and the US.
Amcor also claims that the bag has strong barrier properties and seal integrity, which allows coffee to retain its freshness and aroma.
Amcor sustainability product manager Peter Ettridge said: “We are thrilled with the results that NaturePlus Renewable is showing so far.
“Providing responsible packaging means that we must meet our stakeholders’ expectations to deliver innovations that have the potential to reduce packaging’s environmental impact utilising our expertise as a global packaging leader to make a positive contribution to society.”
Beyers Coffee sustainability product manager Nathalie Vanderkindere said: “At Beyers Coffee, we appreciate Amcor’s expertise in sustainability and innovative product knowledge which has enabled us to develop cutting edge renewable packaging for our BénéCafé brand.”
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