WHAT IS rPET AND HOW CAN IT BE USED IN
food packaging?
Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) is PET that contains recycled material. Through cleaning and reprocessing, recycled PET can be transformed into material suitable for selected new packaging applications.
FIT FOR FUTURE
- Mono-material
- Contains recycled PET
- Can be used in packaging designed for recycling
- Clear material can support sorting in compatible sorting systems
rPET is available in both clear and coloured versions and can be used in the freezer. As a mono-material, rPET can be used in packaging designed for recycling where suitable collection, sorting and recycling systems are available.
What can rPET packaging
be used for?
rPET is an ideal packaging material for cold, ready-to-eat meals such as salads, tapas, sliced fruit and desserts. rPET packaging is a flexible solution made with recycled PET and can be used in mono-material packaging designed for recycling. We offer a large assortment of popular rPET packaging, including rPET containers and rPET trays.
Plus Pack offers a wide assortment of rPET packaging, including rPET containers and rPET trays. One of our popular rPET food packaging ranges is our Zen™ Range. Zen™ includes the Zen™ Platter, which offers a grid base and slanted lid, optimal for food presentation. Offered in three different sizes, the range is ideal for sushi and antipasti.
- The Zen™, available in clear or black, offers excellent food presentation options. Now available in three sizes, it is ideal for tapas, antipasti and sushi. Made from rPET, the mono-material platter is designed to support sorting and recycling where suitable systems are available. The slanted lids provide great visibility and presentation even when stacked.
- The Cubus™ is ideal for cold meals or snacks such as fruits, nuts, salads, tapas, yoghurts and more. Made from clear rPET, the trays use a mono-material design intended to support sorting and recycling where suitable systems are available.
- VistoPac™ features a range of versatile trays made from black recycled PET (rPET). The ribbed walls enhance strength and food protection, while the crystal-clear dome lids can be closed with one hand for easy filling. The snap-in lid ensures a secure closure, making VistoPac™ suitable food packaging for antipasti, tapas and sushi.
APET vs rPET:
Which plastic is right for your product?
When selecting the appropriate plastic for your packaging needs, understanding the differences between APET vs rPET is crucial. Both materials have unique characteristics that make them suitable for various applications, but your choice will depend on your specific requirements and sustainability goals.
APET is a mono-material, easy-to-recycle, has both clear and coloured option, and freezer safe. rPET is a mono-material, contained recycled material, is easy-to-recycle, has both clear and coloured option, and freezer safe. rPET food packaging is the circular choice due to its recycled content features.
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When selecting the appropriate plastic for your packaging needs, understanding the differences between APET and rPET is crucial. Both materials have unique characteristics that make them suitable for various applications, but your choice will depend on your specific product, performance and material requirements.
APET is a mono-material available in clear and coloured options and is suitable for freezer applications. rPET is also a mono-material, contains recycled PET and is available in both clear and coloured options. Packaging made from APET or rPET can be designed for recycling, with actual sorting and recycling depending on the packaging design and the systems available in the relevant market. rPET food packaging also offers the benefit of incorporating recycled PET.
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