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76 - LIVE FROM PACKEXPO talking recyclable blister packs with Brian Ingraham and Ed Haedt from Amcor

People of Packaging · 28 Sept 2021 · 19m

What this episode covers

Brian Ingraham, Senior R&D Director, and Ed Haedt, Director of Business Development, both from Amcor, discuss their new recyclable blister pack product, AmSky, at Pack Expo. They explain how AmSky replaces traditional PVC and foil blisters with a mono-material design that is currently store-drop-off recyclable and aims for future curbside certification. The guests highlight a 70% reduction in carbon footprint compared to legacy materials and note strong interest from large over-the-counter medication brands seeking to enhance their sustainability credentials.

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large enterprises

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Amcor, Specright, WS Packaging, Bemis Company
Products
AmSky

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