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Amcor has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films for meat, fish and dairy products. The company says it can lower carbon footprints by 80% in comparison with existing PA and PE thermoforming films. The thermoformable films are heat resistant up to 100°C and are made with low Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) content, as well as being certified as recyclable within PE streams by Cyclos-HTP. Amcor says the films are highly transparent “with a clear gloss to help demonstrate the quality of products to shoppers by creating a tight, wrinkle-free packaging”. Ranging from 85 to 200 microns thicknesses with custom-engineered forming, the packaging is puncture and abrasion resistant to ensure the company’s packaged products are sufficiently protected. “Meat, fish and dairy producers today are looking for better choices when it comes to more sustainable packaging,” said Rosalia Rosalinova, senior marketing manager, Amcor. “As our customers look at ways of reducing their own carbon footprint, we are constantly evolving our product portfolio to support them. Our new thermoforming films offer both businesses and consumers a better choice when it comes to recycle-ready packaging.”