What is rPET and why is it a circular
food packaging material?
Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) is derived from consumer used PET products. Through a process of cleaning and reprocessing, rPET is transformed into high-quality, durable material suitable for new packaging solutions.
FIT FOR FUTURE
- Mono-material
- Easy-to-reycle
- Clear material for easy sorting and recycling
rPET is a mono-material that consists of minimum 85% recycled content and is easy-to-recycle. They are offered in both clear and coloured versions and can be used in the freezer. rPET is a circular material due to it being a mono-material, contains recycled material and is easy-to-recycle after use.
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 that supports a circular economy. Our circular vision encourages the use of rPET, meaning we have a large assortment of popular rPET packaging, including rPET containers and rPET trays.
Plus Pack’s vision of sustainability means that we have a large assortment of rPET packaging including rPET containers and rPET trays. One of our popular rPET food packaging ranges in our Zen™ Range. Zen™ includes the Zen™ platter that offers a grid base and slanted lid, optimal for food presentation. Offered in 3 different sizes, these range is ideal for sushi and antipasti.
- The Zen™ Platter, available in clear or black, offers excellent food presentation options. Now available in three sizes, it’s ideal for tapas, antipasti, and sushi. Crafted from recycled PET (rPET) with at least 85% recycled content, it’s easy to recycle. The slanted lids provide great visibility and presentation even when stacked.
- The Cubus™ range is perfect for cold meals or snacks such as fruits, nuts, salads, tapas, yoghurts, and more. Made from clear rPET, these trays meet circular packaging criteria by being mono-material with 85% recycled content and easy recyclability after use.
- 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™ the perfect 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.
Do you have more questions?
then request a packaging school
We know how complex it can be to choose the right packaging solution. If the decision of circular choice of rPET packaging still needs guidance then book a packaging school with Plus Pack where we can help answer your questions about rPET trays and rPET containers. In the Packaging School session we can share rPET food packaging solutions and discuss APET vs rPET, while taking differing legislation into consideration.
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Sustainability
Our approach to sustainability
There are no easy solutions when it comes to changing our industry. But going circular is not only the smart way forward. It’s the only way forward.
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Customer cases
Read about what we have done for other companies in relation to new, customized food packaging or new, optimized production processes, among other things.
