ProActive Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)

ProActive PCR enables post-consumer recycled content (PCR) to be included in various laminated and mono-material constructions in rollstock and pre-made pouches and bags. ProActive PCR furthers corporate sustainability objectives by reducing virgin material use and supports the circular economy.

• Available in various percent-contents
• Complaint with UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
• Standard and high barrier options available
• Optional with standard spouts and reclose features
• Same performance and graphic capabilities as non-PCR pouches
• Excellent linear tear performance
• Available with Signature Surfaces:  Paper Touch, Soft Touch Matte, and Registered Matte

ProActive PCR Retort pouches are a sustainable alternative to conventional retort options. These pouches contain up to 30%  Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)  content by mass, reducing the use of virgin plastics. They also support the circular economy and are compliant with UK Plastics Packaging Tax (PPT). ProActive PCR Retort pouches provide the same filling efficiencies, shelf-life, and mechanical performance as standard retort pouches.

• FDA and EU compliant for retort applications
• Dimensional stability during high temperature processing
• Excellent linear tear performance and flex crack/abuse resistance
• Easy gusset opening for high-speed filling process

ProActive PIR Film is ProAmpac’s latest product addition to its ProActive Sustainability® suite. Utilizing 30% in-house post-industrial recycled content, ProActive PIR reel stock film meets UK Plastic Packaging Tax guidelines for tax exemption and is OPRL compliant for front-of-store drop-off. All materials used to produce ProActive PIR film are EU food contact compliant and successfully passed non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) testing.

• High performance for constant  heat seals vertical form/fill/seal applications
• Very high Impact Strength
• Excellent hot tack and seal performance for fast filling speeds
• Better clarity to give similar appearance to virgin product
• Lower odour compared to PCR films