Amcor to operate on-site bottle facility at Method's plant

CHICAGO, U.S.-Amcor Rigid Plastics plans to operate an on-site bottle production facility within Method’s new advanced manufacturing facility in Chicago. Method, a manufacturer of eco-friendly household, fabric, and personal care products, recently announced plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant with the target of being the first LEED Platinum certified facility in the consumer packaged goods industry. LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program managed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices.

Amcor will play a key role at Method’s new facility as a manufacturer of 100% PCR polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for household cleaners and hand wash. The company already has a longstanding relationship with Method as a supplier of a range of containers for hand wash, dish soap, laundry detergent, and household cleaning products.  A group of 20-30 Amcor employees will work at the new Method facility which will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Method plant - located on Chicago’s south side - will have several unique features including a wind turbine, solar panel installations, large amounts of natural light throughout the factory, and native land renewal across 22 acres.