Berry Global increases flexible film recycling capacity across 3 facilities

Berry Global Group Inc.’s Flexibles division has increased recycling capacity across three of its European recycling facilities as part of a pan-European project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers.

“As part of Berry’s Impact 2025 sustainability strategy, we are committed to helping our customers meet and exceed their sustainability goals,” says Tony Nawar, vice president of sustainability, innovation and strategy for Berry Global’s Flexibles Division. “This latest investment in capacity, and the ability to include high-quality recycled content into our films, enables customers to meet both market demands and current and forthcoming legislative requirements.”

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Berry says it strategically has placed recycling equipment at its Heanor, U.K.; Steinfeld, Germany; and Zdzieszowice, Poland, plants, to increase the amount of recycled plastic produced across Berry’s European sites by approximately 6,600 metric tons annually.

In addition to reinforcing Berry’s position as one of the U.K,’s largest polyethylene (PE) recyclers, the company says the expansion will help increase the quality of the recyclate used across Berry’s B Circular Range of flexible film solutions, helping ensure consistent performance in terms of strength, durability and protection.

Berry says its Sustane range of recycled polymers delivers a high level of technical performance while also being suitable for use in a wide variety of applications that previously used virgin polymers. Sustane polymers are third-party accredited to confirm the authenticity of chain of custody claims, providing customers with traceability and reassurance about their origin, according to the company. 

Many of the products produced at Berry’s European film facilities now contain more than 30 percent recycled content, such as Stretch Hood, NorDiVent vented sacks, FormiFor compression film and peat film for gardening substrates. In addition to helping customers achieve their sustainability goals, this aligns with Berry’s goal of achieving 30 percent-recycled-content options across all its European flexible films by 2025.