ZURICH, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE:
AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing
responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized for its
AmSky™ and AmPrima™ more sustainable packaging solutions,
earning a place on Walmart's 'Circular Connector' platform.
Circular Connector, established by retail giant Walmart, is a
platform that makes it easier for sourcing teams and brands to
quickly find more sustainable packaging solutions for the products
they put on Walmart shelves. Being able to easily source more
sustainable packaging solutions will enable the brands, and
Walmart, to achieve their sustainability goals while driving a
circular packaging economy.
Endorsed by Walmart's sustainability leadership team in
collaboration with the U.S. Plastics Pact, Amcor's recycle-ready
AmSky and AmPrima packaging solutions are now available to all
Walmart suppliers and the public via the Circular Connector.
AmSky offers a world's-first, recycle-ready blister pack for
pharmaceuticals. Disrupting the decades-long, over-the-counter
standard drug pack, AmSky is polyvinyl chloride- (PVC) and
aluminum-free – a more responsible choice for the most in-demand
healthcare packaging type. Its carbon footprint is up to 70% less
(compared to PVC/Alu solutions). Based on high-density polyethylene
(HDPE), it is designed for recycling in rigid and flexible
recycling streams.
AmPrima is a portfolio of recycle-ready packaging solutions with
a low carbon footprint, applicable in different packaging formats
from bags to packs and pouches, for both solid and liquid content.
It provides options for brands who need packaging that still offers
the barrier, material stiffness, seal strength, graphics
performance and the fast run speeds of traditional unrecyclable
packaging. AmPrima, when recycled, delivers as much as a 60%
reduction in non-renewable energy use over equivalent
non-recyclable options, offers as much as a 46% reduction in carbon
footprint and an 18% reduction in water consumption. It is designed
to be recycled if clean and dry, through existing store drop-offs
or curbside, where available.
AmSky and AmPrima were both designed with a circular economy in
mind, by combining core design requirements with end-of-life
packaging considerations and innovation.
Suppliers of Walmart's private-label products, particularly in
the categories of food, consumables, health and wellness, can be
assured that packaging products in the Circular Connector meet the
strictest sustainability and innovation standards. Amcor's
customers can also be confident in viable, commercially available
packaging options that are supported by Walmart should they wish to
pursue the retailer.
Roawin Luo, Director of Global Product Management at Amcor,
expressed her enthusiasm about AmSky and AmPrima becoming part of
the Circular Connector, "The inclusion of AmSky and AmPrima not
only puts more sustainable packaging options within reach of
suppliers and brands aiming for positive change, but also
streamlines the process of adopting alternative choices. Our
readily available solutions help guide brands looking to embrace
sustainability, while also fostering a community of stakeholders
along the circular value chain journey."
Cheryl Lam, Private Brands
Director for Sustainable Initiatives at Walmart said, "We leverage
Walmart's Circular Connector to help our suppliers connect with
solutions they are looking for. And, Amcor was an early participant
with approved solutions like AmPrima and Amsky." She
added, "As a judge for the U.S. Plastic Pact first Sustainable
Packaging Innovation Award, I was excited to see the AmSky blister
package from Amcor included in Walmart's Circular Connector. I'm
looking forward to seeing AmSky blisters and AmPrima bags and
pouches at my local Walmart in the near future."
AmSky and AmPrima are the latest Amcor innovations to have been
included in the platform, with more to follow as the company
progresses along its innovation and sustainability journey.
View Amcor's product portfolio for information on all of the
company's more sustainable packaging solutions.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible
packaging solutions across a variety of materials for food,
beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and
other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world
to protect their products and the people who rely on them,
differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of
flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and
services. The company is focused on making packaging that is
increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made
using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year
2023, 41,000 Amcor people generated $14.7
billion in annual sales from operations that span 218
locations in 41 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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