Amcor, Mondelez International and Licella Partner to Construct New Recycling Facility in Australia

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Name:

Amcor, Mondelez International and Licella Partner to Construct New Recycling Facility in Australia

Location:

Australia

Company:

Amcor

Estimated Cost:

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Source:

https://www.amcor.com/

Introduction:

Amcor, Mondelez International and Licella Partner for Construction of one of the first advanced recycling facilities in Australia.

Features:

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, and Mondelez International, Inc. the company with iconic snack brands Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Company, Pascall and others, are investing in advanced recycling technology pioneer Licella in an important step towards ending plastic waste.

The investments announced today will help Licella progress construction of one of the first advanced recycling facilities in Australia. Licella will use its innovative Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor (Cat-HTR™) technology to recycle end-of-life plastic back into a crude oil substitute suitable to produce new food-grade plastic packaging.

Amcor delivers a number of packaging solutions containing more sustainable materials, including recycled content, says Frank Lehmann, vice president of Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor. “Amcor is continually seeking opportunities to invest in new technologies that will bring long-term benefits to our customers, consumers and the planet. We recognize our products can play a vital role in the circular economy, and partnerships like this enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our customers, like Mondelez International,” said Lehmann.