September 17, 2025 15:40

A pilot chemical recycling plant developed by Greenback Recycling Technologies has been installed at Amcor’s Heanor facility in the UK, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and testing phase.

The Enval microwave-based modular technology is designed to process post-consumer flexible packaging, including multilayer materials, and convert them into high-quality pyrolytic oil suitable for producing new food-grade plastics.

The project partners explain that co-locating modular recycling units within existing industrial sites could be crucial for scaling circularity, while the Heanor trial will validate both the commercial and environmental benefits of the process.

The entire operation will be verified through Eco2Veritas, a traceability platform that uses AI and IoT devices to capture process data from waste input to pyrolytic oil output. The oil will carry a digital certificate of provenance, providing essential data for mass-balance allocation along the value chain.

“This partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving scalable circular solutions,” said Philippe von Stauffenberg, CEO of Greenback. “Hosting this module at Amcor’s Heanor site will enable real-time feedback from global experts as we refine our system for maximum impact before expanding further.”

“We are excited to host this pioneering technology at our Heanor site,” added Andrew Green, vice president, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Combining Greenback’s innovation with Amcor’s operational experience enables us to improve circularity for soft plastics and help our customers make progress in achieving their own sustainability targets.”

The initiative is financed by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, underlining a shared commitment with Amcor and Greenback to tackling plastic pollution through innovation, infrastructure and collaboration.

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