PureCycle Completes Additional BOPP Film Trials With Brückner

Core Insights - PureCycle Technologies has successfully completed larger-scale trials of its PureFive™ resin in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, producing 16,000 meters of film over two days [1][9] - The trials demonstrated that PureFive™ resin, which contains 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, performed comparably to virgin polypropylene on Brückner's film line [2][4] - The produced films include a 25 micron multi-layer film suitable for food packaging and a thicker 50 micron film for labels, with samples now being shared with potential customers [3][4] Company Developments - PureCycle's CEO, Dustin Olson, expressed enthusiasm about the trial results, indicating new application segments for the company and confidence in sharing the film with brand owners for industrial trials [4] - The head of the Technology Center at Brückner, Dr. Markus Koppers, highlighted the significance of these trials, noting that PureCycle's dissolution recycling process can effectively transform post-consumer waste into a high-quality recyclate [5] Industry Context - BOPP film is widely used in food packaging for snacks, candy, and baked goods, as well as for labeling and adhesive tape, due to its transparency and resistance to moisture and chemicals [4] - The successful integration of PCR content into BOPP film represents a potential breakthrough for the industry, addressing the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions [5]