PureCycle, Innovia Produce White BOPP Film with 40% PCR Content
PCT•PureCycle and Innovia Films successfully produced white, cavitated BOPP film using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice resin with over 40% post-consumer recycled polypropylene. Testing demonstrated mechanical, barrier and sealing properties comparable to virgin PP, positioning PureCycle for regulatory-driven demand under California SB54 and EU PPWR flexible packaging mandates.
1. Partnership and Film Production
PureCycle Technologies collaborated with Innovia Films to produce white, cavitated BOPP film using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice resin. The resulting film contains over 40% post-consumer recycled polypropylene, delivering the opacity, cavitated structure and printability required for confectionery, snack and roll-fed labeling applications.
2. Regulatory Drivers and Market Context
Global sustainability legislation is driving demand for recycled-content flexible packaging, including California’s SB 54 virgin plastic reduction mandate and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation targeting film formats by 2030. Major consumer goods companies’ Ellen MacArthur Foundation commitments further accelerate reformulation toward certified PCR materials.
3. Performance Trials and Commercial Implications
Innovia’s trial evaluations showed mechanical, barrier and sealing properties on par with virgin PP films, confirming process compatibility and performance. This milestone expands PureCycle’s addressable market in high-value, food-contact flexible packaging and positions the company as a key PCR supplier for brand owners seeking regulatory compliance without sacrificing quality.
