AeroFlexx's Innovative Liquid Packaging Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from Association of Plastic Recyclers

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AeroFlexx has achieved a significant milestone with its AeroFlexx Pak receiving Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). The innovative mono-material packaging solution combines flexible and rigid packaging benefits, reducing virgin plastic usage by up to 85% compared to traditional bottles. The technology incorporates up to 50% recycled content and uses 70% less plastic at the source. With 2.5B units of market adoption, AeroFlexx Paks could save 599.4M kilowatt-hours of energy, 65.3M gallons of gas, and prevent 980.8M pounds of landfill waste. The production process demonstrates significant environmental benefits, including 83% less landfill waste, 73% less water usage, and 69% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional rigid bottle manufacturing.

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• Reduces virgin plastic usage by up to 85% compared to traditional bottles
• Can incorporate up to 50% recycled content
• Production process yields 83% less waste, 73% less water use, and 69% GHG reduction
• Received APR Critical Guidance Recognition, validating recyclability credentials
• Significant potential environmental impact with mass adoption (energy savings, CO2 reduction)

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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AeroFlexx, a leader in sustainable packaging, has received Critical Guidance Recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its proprietary mono-material AeroFlexx Pak. 

APR's Critical Guidance Recognition is one of the most widely accepted benchmarks for evaluating plastic packaging and provides independent validation and credibility that the AeroFlexx Pak is designed for recyclability. Under the APR Design^® Recognition Program, innovations must undergo rigorous third-party testing and independent review to ensure they meet the stringent requirements of the Critical Guidance test protocol FPE-CG-01. Achieving this comprehensive recognition confirms compatibility of PE-based films and flexible packaging innovations with film reclamation systems sourcing post-consumer films from store drop-off collection points or, in some cases, curbside collection.

"Receiving recognition from APR is a significant milestone for AeroFlexx," said Andrew Meyer, AeroFlexx CEO. "It reinforces our ability to deliver packaging innovations that function seamlessly within today's recovery systems while advancing sustainability goals for brands and supply chain partners."

AeroFlexx addresses a long-standing challenge in the packaging industry by introducing innovative packaging technology that combines the benefits of flexible and rigid packaging into an all-in-one solution. As a result, the AeroFlexx Pak can eliminate up to 85% of virgin plastic compared to a traditional rigid bottle, cap, and label. This is made possible by having up to 70% less plastic at the source and can incorporate up to 50% recycled content.

Translating the potential sustainability benefits, with just 2.5B units of market adoption, the AeroFlexx Paks would save 599.4 million kilowatt-hours of energy and 65.3 million gallons of gas. Furthermore, CO2 emissions would be reduced by 256.8 million pounds, and landfills would be spared from 980.8 million pounds of waste. In addition, the AeroFlexx production process yields up to 83% less waste to landfills, 73% less water use, and 69% GHG reduction compared to the traditional rigid bottle process, making the AeroFlexx Pak a revolutionary step toward reducing the packaging industry's global footprint and supporting the circular economy efforts.

About AeroFlexx:

AeroFlexx is a full-service liquid packaging company providing sustainable solutions to the marketplace. By combining the best attributes of flexible and rigid packaging into a single product offering, the technology is transforming the industry as it delivers a preferred consumer experience and creates significant brand value, all while introducing unprecedented sustainability benefits.

Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, and part of the Innventure (NASDAQ:INV) family of companies, AeroFlexx provides packaging and manufacturing solutions in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Americas. To learn more, visit www.aeroflexx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What is the AeroFlexx Pak and how does it reduce plastic waste?

AeroFlexx Pak is a mono-material packaging solution that combines flexible and rigid packaging benefits, reducing virgin plastic usage by up to 85% compared to traditional bottles by using 70% less plastic at source and incorporating up to 50% recycled content.

What environmental benefits does the AeroFlexx Pak production process offer?

The production process yields 83% less waste to landfills, 73% less water use, and 69% greenhouse gas reduction compared to traditional rigid bottle manufacturing.

What is the significance of APR Critical Guidance Recognition for AeroFlexx?

APR Critical Guidance Recognition validates AeroFlexx Pak's recyclability through rigorous third-party testing, confirming its compatibility with film reclamation systems and its design for recyclability.

What potential environmental impact could AeroFlexx Pak achieve with market adoption?

With 2.5B units adopted, AeroFlexx Paks could save 599.4M kilowatt-hours of energy, 65.3M gallons of gas, reduce CO2 emissions by 256.8M pounds, and prevent 980.8M pounds of landfill waste.