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27/09/2022 07:00

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RNS Number : 7002A  Zotefoams PLC  27 September 2022

 

Zotefoams plc

(''Zotefoams')

 

Independent Life Cycle Assessment of ReZorce(r) mono-material barrier
packaging

 

27 September 2022 - Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials
technology, is pleased to announce impressive results following a recent
independent Life Cycle Assessment ("LCA") conducted on Zotefoams' recyclable
mono-material barrier beverage carton packaging ReZorce. The study was
conducted by Intertek, a global leader in Total Quality Assurance.

The LCA concluded that ReZorce has a lower environmental impact (in terms of
the measures included in the assessment) than a conventional liquid packaging
board ("LPB") container. The LCA compared ReZorce with traditional LPB cartons
with both used as primary packaging. The impact of both cartons was measured
over 19 categories including Global Warming Potential ("GWP") energy
consumption, water consumption and various measures of toxicity.

The LCA reported that ReZorce had a lower impact in all 19 measured
categories, including reductions of 53% and 51% in energy and water usage
respectively over the life of the carton. In the key GWP category ReZorce
demonstrated a reduction of 55% compared to the LPB carton.

ReZorce is a new range of recyclable mono-material barrier packaging made
using microcellular foaming technology, which also facilitates the
incorporation of recycled material.

Barrier packaging is widely used in the food, beverage and personal care
sectors to prevent degradation of products and ensure shelf life. Many
liquids, such as fruit juices and dairy products, have traditionally been
packed using LPB, which consist of layers of polymer, wood fibre and,
sometimes, aluminium laminated together. LPB is therefore not easily recycled,
whereas ReZorce is a mono-material compatible with standard kerbside
recycling, and with circular economy principles.

A copy of the report can be viewed on:
https://www.zotefoams.com/rezorce-circular-packaging/
(https://www.zotefoams.com/rezorce-circular-packaging/)

Commenting on the LCA's report David Stirling, Group CEO of Zotefoams,
said: "This is a highly significant endorsement for ReZorce packaging
technology aligned to the key sustainability targets of major brands and
consumers globally."

Enquiries:

 

 Zotefoams plc                         +44 (0) 208 664 1600
 David Stirling, Group CEO

 Gary McGrath, Group CFO

 IFC Advisory (Financial PR & IR)      +44 (0) 203 934 6630
 Graham Herring

 Tim Metcalfe

 Zach Cohen

 

 

About Zotefoams plc

 

Zotefoams plc (LSE - ZTF) is a world leader in cellular materials technology
delivering optimal material solutions for the benefit of society. Utilising a
variety of unique manufacturing processes, including environmentally friendly
nitrogen expansion for lightweight AZOTE(®) polyolefin and
ZOTEK(®) high-performance foams, Zotefoams sells to diverse markets
worldwide. Zotefoams uses its own cellular materials to manufacture
T-FIT(®) advanced insulation for demanding industrial markets. Zotefoams
also owns and licenses patented microcellular foam technology to reduce
plastic use in extrusion applications and for ReZorce(®) mono-material
recyclable barrier packaging.

Zotefoams is headquartered in Croydon, UK, with additional manufacturing sites
in Kentucky, USA and Brzeg, Poland (foam manufacture), Oklahoma, USA (foam
products manufacture and conversion), Massachusetts, USA (MuCell Extrusion)
and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).

AZOTE(®), ZOTEK(®), ReZorce(®) and T-FIT(®) are registered trademarks of
Zotefoams plc.

www.zotefoams.com (http://www.zotefoams.com/)

 

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