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Amerplast - reuse of post industrial polyethylene waste

Last updated: Jan 17, 2025

Summary

Amerplast is a well-known producer of high-quality plastic film, laminates and bags for the food and hygiene segments in Europe. The compamny has invested in recycling machines to be able to reuse its own post industrial waste.

Problem

Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.

Solution

Amerplast has been using recycled plastic (polyethylene) in its production since the early 1990s. The company traditional recycled plastic products have been carrier bags, which today contain well over 90% recycled plastic. Amerplast production utilises polyethylene waste generated in its own production as well as recycled plastic collected from other industrial sources and from Finnish households.

In order to increase the efficiency of its internal plastic recycling and to promote the wider use of recycled plastics in various flexible packaging solutions, Amerplast has invested in EREMA’s Intarema 1108 TE recycling equipment, which represents the latest technology.