International. Amcor, developer and producer of responsible packaging solutions, announces a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of the company's nanocoating technology and improve recyclable and compostable packaging
In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite's coating technology will be applied to Amcor's existing compostable and recyclable packaging material. The aim is to offer an oxygen barrier to improve the performance of recyclable and compostable packaging.
Once validated, the next stage of development will seek to ensure that products are optimized for Amcor's manufacturing processes and analyze additional substrates, such as bio-based materials, to create more sustainable applications.
Frank Lehmann, Vice President of Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor, said: "This joint research project agreement is an important step and shows Amcor's solutions-based commitment to sustainability and innovation."
"Collaborating with innovative startups like Nfinite, particularly at the early stage of this exciting new technology, is one more way we are working to advance our shared sustainability goals," added Lehmann.
Chee Hau Teoh, co-founder and CEO of Nfinite Nanotechnology, said, "We are excited to have Amcor's support in advancing our ambitions to deliver this nanocoating technology in packaging applications."
"Once scaled up, we can start looking for pilot companies eager to take advantage of this technology," he said.
