Apta teamed up with PureCycle to target the application of UPRP in dose dispensers

APTAR GROUP, a provider of sealing and active packaging solutions, recently announced that it will partner with PureCycle Technologies to use PureCycle's Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene (Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene) in Apta's dose dispense.

PureCycle's pioneering patented recycling process, developed and licensed by Procter & Gamb.

This process completely closes the recycling cycle for recycled plastics, while making it easier for companies looking to use sustainable recycled resins to obtain recycled plastics at sca.

Over the next three years, Apta will work with PureCycle to provide critical feedback to PureCycle on the conversion process of the UPRP res.

“We are delighted to be partnering with PureCycle Technologies to bring UPRP to our growing portfolio of dose dispensers,” said Stephan Tanda, President and CEO of Ap.

Apta will acquire UPRP resin and provide recommendations and solutions to help its customers achieve their sustainable packaging goa.

Mike Otworth, CEO of Purecycle Technologies, said: "Apta's deep technical expertise and operational excellence in the US and European markets will help PureCycle accelerate its European expansi.

"This is not only a technical validation of PureCycle, but also a commercial validation of the PureCycle model that plastic waste is valuable and society must take action to make plastic recycling a reality," added Mike Outwor.

With the feedstock evaluation unit up and running, PureCycle is accelerating construction of its first plant in Lawrence County, Ohio, after securing a financing bond from Piper Jaffr.

High-quality recycled polypropylene market demand is huge

According to Transparency Market Research, the global polypropylene market is worth more than $80 billion and is expected to reach $133 billion by 202 The Association of Plastics Recyclers has identified a 1 billion-pound market for recycled polypropylene in North Ameri.