TOPAS® COC receive further environmental certifications

Through a Critical Guidance Recognition, the APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers) has confirmed that multi-layer films for stand-up pouches containing 15.5% TOPAS^® cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) are suitable for recycling in PE waste streams. The numerous tests carried out on the film comply with or exceed the APR’s Critical Guidance Protocol for PE film and flexible packaging, path 1 (FPE-CG-01). TOPAS^® COC was also certified as a reusable polyolefin within the framework of the EU initiative for a circular economy for the recycling paths 1, 3 and 7.

“These certifications in Europe and the US are an important step for brand owners, producers and converters who are on the lookout for recyclable packaging solutions,” commented Dirk Heukelbach, Market Development EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) at TOPAS Advanced Polymers. “COC thus proves to be a highly effective material option that can be used as a strategic component to comply with today’s comprehensive sustainability requirements.”

TOPAS Advanced Polymers is a business of Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastic solutions. Along with COC, the company’s broad product portfolio includes POM, PPS, PBT, and LCP plastics. The company has the largest global market share of POM, LCP and COC. With more than 50 years of experience, Polyplastics is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.