Klӧckner receives ISCC Plus certification for production of PCR medical device packaging films

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global producer of recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, has announced it has received ISCC Plus certification through the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) at three of its manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. This certification allows kp to utilize any chemically recycled raw material using mass balance and will directly support kp’s use of chemically recycled polymers, like Eastman’s Eastar™ Renew resin powered by their advanced molecular recycling capabilities.

Successful ISCC Plus certification has been achieved at kp’s manufacturing sites in Montabaur Germany, and both Gordonsville, and Rural Retreat, Virginia, USA. The certifications are integral and will allow kp to utilize chemically recycled polymers, such as Eastman’s medical grade Eastar Renew resin in the production of select Pentamed® Medical Device films.

Tom Priewe, Product Manager for Medical Device Films explains: “By utilizing chemically recycled polymers like Renew for our medical device films, we are not only reducing the burden on virgin raw materials, we are also supporting the successful diversion of waste that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated.” He continues: “kp is thoroughly committed to expanding its medical device films presence globally, by offering new, novel products to the market.”