What is APET and is APET a good
Food packaging material?
Amorphous Polyetheylene Terephthalate (APET) is a type of PET plastic widely recognized for its clarity, strength, and barrier properties. These features make APET material an good choice for a variety of food packaging applications, ensuring that products remain fresh and visually appealing.
APET is produced from virgin material and is known for its glass-like transparency and physical properties. APET plastic, is a suitable packaging for cold food like salads, sandwiches, fruits and tapas products. It has been popular for many years, particularly in the retail sector.
APET plastic can withstand cold temperatures, making it freezer safe. The material is a mono- material making it easy-to-recycle after use. If sorted and recycled after use, it can be recycled again for new food packaging solutions.
rPET the perfect circular
alternative to APET
rPET is an excellent packaging material for cold, ready-to-eat meals like salads, tapas, sliced fruit, and desserts. This flexible solution supports a circular economy, aligning with our commitment to sustainability. We offer a wide range of popular rPET packaging options, including containers and trays, to meet various needs.
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.
FIT FOR FUTURE
- Mono-material
- Easy-to-recycle
- rPET – minimum 85% recycled content
- Clear material for easy sorting and recycling
rpET packaging solutions
that fits your needs
rPET is a perfect packaging material for cold, ready-to-eat meals like salads, tapas, sliced fruit, and desserts. This flexible solution supports a circular economy, aligning with our sustainable vision. As a result, we offer a wide assortment of popular rPET packaging, including containers and trays.
- The Zen™ Platter, available in clear or black, provides excellent food presentation options. Now offered in three sizes, it’s perfect for tapas, antipasti, and sushi. Made from recycled PET (rPET) with at least 85% recycled content, it’s easy to recycle. The slanted lids ensure great visibility and presentation even when stacked.
- The Cubus™ range is ideal for cold meals or snacks such as fruits, nuts, salads, tapas, yogurts, and more. Crafted 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 versatile range of 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™ perfect for antipasti, tapas, and sushi.
Do you have more questions?
then join our packaging school
We know how complex it can be to choose the right packaging solution. If you would like to know more about the APET material, and the benefit of its use then book a packaging school with Plus Pack where we can share the facts and explain what we are aware of, in terms of legislation and choosing circular materials.
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