RecTech™ packaging film receives APR Design® Recyclability Recognition in the United States
Mamata Machinery's RecTech™ recyclable high-barrier packaging film has received APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), USA.
By ScoutQuest · · 2 min read
- Recognition Granted Date
- October 13, 2026
- Recognition Valid Until
- October 13, 2031
- Tested Laminate Composition
- up to 4% EVOH, 2% MAH tie layers, 1.55% PU ink and 2.33% PU laminating adhesive, by weight
What happened
Mamata Machinery's recyclable high-barrier packaging film, RecTech™, has received APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), USA. The company said the recognition was granted through APR's Critical Guidance Recognition pathway.
How the review was done
- An APR Review Committee evaluated the RecTech™ laminate using the FPE-CG-01 test protocol and concluded that it meets or exceeds the most stringent criteria of the Critical Guidance pathway.
- The tested laminate incorporated up to 4% EVOH, 2% MAH tie layers, 1.55% PU ink and 2.33% PU laminating adhesive, by weight.
Other validations
RecTech™ was launched at Plastindia 2026 in February this year as a recyclable mono-material film technology designed to deliver better barrier protection and mechanical performance than conventional non-recyclable composite structures such as PET+PE. In India, its recyclability has been certified by CIPET, Bengaluru, and its oxygen and water vapour barrier performance by the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Kolkata. In Europe, cyclos-HTP GmbH issued a 100% recyclability certification for RecTech™. The company said RecTech™ is now independently validated across three major markets.
Why it matters
Brand owners and converters face growing pressure to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates and sustainability commitments without compromising product protection, shelf life and cost. The company said APR recognition adds to the technical evidence supporting RecTech™ and strengthens the case for its commercial adoption in India as well as Europe and the USA.
Way forward
- The company will focus on working with brand owners and converters to evaluate and deploy RecTech™ for specific applications, packaging formats and filling processes, leading to production trials and commercial adoption.
- RecTech™ is supported by the company's recyclable-compatible packaging ecosystem of 7/9-layer co-extrusion blown film plants, pouch makers, and HFFS & VFFS packaging machines.
About the company
Mamata Machinery Limited is a global provider of total flexible packaging machinery solutions, with over 35 years of industry experience and more than 5,400 machine installations in 80 countries.
More numbers
- EVOH content in tested laminate4%
- MAH tie layers in tested laminate2%
- PU ink in tested laminate1.55%
- PU laminating adhesive in tested laminate2.33%
- Europe recyclability certification for RecTech™100%
- Machine installations worldwide5,400
- Countries with installations80 countries
- Years of industry experience35 years
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