FIRST POLY BAGS IN US WITH 30% POST-RECYCLED CONTENT
CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeFront Supply Chain Solutions is proud to supply the first polyethylene bag in the US with 30% post-consumer recycled content produced from FDA-compliant resins. This is the highest level of PCR available in flexible food packaging, which exceeds multiple new extended producer responsibility (EPR) and retailer regulations. ForeFront aims to support food manufacturers seeking compliance before packaging producer responsibility officially begins July 2025.
- ForeFront aims to support food manufacturers seeking compliance before packaging producer responsibility officially begins July 2025.
- By 2025, Walmart will require 100% recyclable, reusable, or industrially compostable private brand packaging, including packaging with 20% post-consumer recycled content.
- Brands that do not comply with post-recycled content packaging requirements risk heavy fines or having their products pulled from store shelves.
- PCR content film can be combined with 10% post-industrial recycled or bio-based content.