Winpak announces collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for rPE

(Credit: NOVA Chemicals)

WINNIPEG — Winpak Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, announces a long-term agreement with NOVA Circular Solutions LLC, a business unit of NOVA Chemicals, to procure post-consumer recycled polyethylene (rPE) under the brand name SYNDIGO™.

Winpak will utilize NOVA’s rPE to manufacture and distribute packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products.

“We are pleased to continue collaborating with our long-term customer, Winpak, to supply premium recycled PE resins for their flexible packaging needs,” said Greg DeKunder, Vice President, NOVA Circular Solutions. “This agreement marks a significant step forward in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to the flexible packaging industry for both customers and consumers. According to a recent survey, 75% of consumers agreed that companies should increase the use of packaging made from recycled materials1. This agreement underscores NOVA’s strength in working with our customers to meet their and their customers’ unique and growing needs.”

NOVA is focused on providing rPE to meet the growing market demand for sustainable packaging and actively investing in mechanical recycling infrastructure in North America. The company’s Connersville, Indiana, recycling facility, scheduled to begin operations in early 2025, will reportedly produce more than 110 million pounds of SYNDIGO™ rPE annually. This facility is expected to supply post-consumer recycled linear low-density polyethylene (rLLDPE) for a wide range of applications, including flexible food packaging.

“This collaboration with NOVA Chemicals will allow Winpak to expand our sustainable product offerings and meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Mustafa Bilgen, Vice President, Technology & Innovations at Winpak. “We are excited to leverage SYNDIGO™ rLLDPE to deliver premium packaging solutions while contributing to a more circular economy.”