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Together with its supplier Ampacet, a provider of masterbatch, Henkel<\/a><\/strong> is developing a solution for black plastic packaging that is fully recyclable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new packaging material uses an alternative carbon-free black colour, enabling used bottles to be integrated back into the value chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will be introduced for black bottles of toilet cleaning products under the Bref brand, followed by further Henkel products in the course of this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRecognising that black bottles are one of the central challenges when it comes to recyclability of used packaging, we want to be part of the solution: The new material will contribute to closing the loop of plastic packaging in a sustainable way,\u201d says Vineet Varman, Head of International Packaging Development for Special Detergents at Henkel Laundry & Home Care. \u201cOur joint development projects across all our three business units underline Henkel\u2019s commitment to sustainable packaging and to drive progress toward a circular value chain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution for recyclability of black plastic bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the used colour so far, black plastic packaging poses a challenge for the recycling value chain: recycling facilities use near infra-red (NIR) technology to identify the plastic materials to be recycled. The optical sensors utilize the reflection of light to detect the material and sort it accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black plastic packaging, however, due to presence of carbon black cannot be identified and sorted properly by these optical sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development projects with significant progress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to the successful development of the recyclable black bottle for the Bref products, Henkel and Ampacet<\/a><\/strong> are currently piloting the new packaging for different products across business units and categories.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through tests under real conditions, the suitability of the new material was confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyclos-HTP, an institute specialised in the classification, assessment and certification of recyclability of packaging and goods certified that Henkel\u2019s bottles with this carbon-free black colour are fully detectable and sortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henkel\u2019s packaging development teams are now working on integrating the new material into additional packaging types while ensuring it meets the highest quality standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a next step, they are driving the integration of recycled content in the packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development of recyclable black plastic packaging is another step for Henkel in implementing its packaging strategy and targets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2025, 100% of the company\u2019s packaging will be recyclable, reusable or compostable.* <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henkel also wants to increase the share of recycled plastic to 35% for its consumer goods products in Europe by 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to drive innovation in packaging development and to find effective solutions that can be developed on a large scale, Henkel is engaged in several partnerships and cross-industry initiatives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, the company is member of the New Plastics Economy (NPEC), founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) and partner of social enterprise Plastic Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Excluding adhesive products where residue may affect recyclability or pollute recycling streams. 
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