Revolution Washes Over Island PlasticsRevolution Washes Over Island Plastics

Revolution Sustainable Solutions has expanded its product portfolio by acquiring Island Plastics, maker of 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) film-grade resin.

The transaction lets Revolution expand its use of certified recycled content, particularly clear food-grade PCR for flexible food packaging and other applications. 

Island Plastics, based in Flint, MI, operates the state’s largest film recycling plant, a state-of-the-art mechanical recycling facility that produces 100% PCR linear-low-density and low-density polyethylene (LLDPE/LDPE) film-grade pellets.

A step up in sustainability

"The partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to redefine [what’s] possible for sustainable plastic solutions,” said Revolution President and CEO Scott Coleman. “By integrating Island Plastics' recycling capabilities and high-quality PCR products, we are poised to enhance our sustainable ecosystem and further contribute to a circular economy. We plan to leverage our recent FDA No Objection Letter to expand Island Plastics' PCR offerings to include clear food-grade PCR.”

FDA no-objection letter

Revolution received FDA’s no-objection letter in October 2023 for its proprietary mechanical recycling method of producing clear food-grade PCR-LLDPE resin from stretch film. The company, based in Little Rock, collects and recycles its products in a fully circular product loop. 

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By adding Island Plastics’ capabilities, Revolution will expand its sustainable solutions into agriculture, facility maintenance, and consumer goods uses and recover, process, and clean more than 300 million pounds of material a year.