What is horizontal recycling?

It is the process of recycling used products or manufacturing waste into the same products or uses. In this case, refill pack waste is recycled back into refill pack films.

Why is this technology revolutionary?

Flexible packaging was previously difficult to recycle due to its multi-layer structure, limiting it to low-quality uses. This technology enables high-quality polyethylene recovery.

Can other industries participate?

Yes. artience group is looking for partners across industries, including food, to expand the recycling system.

AI News NQ Analysis

Toyo Ink and LION Jointly Achieve Horizontal Recycling for Refill Packs

NQ Score 86/100

N1 Content Completeness 9

AI Summary (NQ-processed)

artience group (Toyo Ink) and LION have jointly achieved horizontal recycling of refill packs by improving proprietary delamination recycling technology to reuse manufacturing waste as high-quality recycled material, which will be adopted for the limited release of "Acron" refill packs in May.

AI Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is horizontal recycling?: A: It is the process of recycling used products or manufacturing waste into the same products or uses. In this case, refill pack waste is recycled back into refill pack films.
Q: Why is this technology revolutionary?: A: Flexible packaging was previously difficult to recycle due to its multi-layer structure, limiting it to low-quality uses. This technology enables high-quality polyethylene recovery.
Q: Can other industries participate?: A: Yes. artience group is looking for partners across industries, including food, to expand the recycling system.