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PET Resin - A Success Story in Sustainability and Performance
Discover the benefits of PET packaging, known for being light, resistant, and 100% recyclable. PET packaging has become a major success in various industries. 1 ton of PET consists of 340KG of monoethylene glycol and 840KG of terephthalic acid. The worldwide PET production capacity is approximately 33 million tons, while the demand is around 25 million tons.
The main producers of PET are based in Asia, predominantly in China, offering a range of intrinsic viscosity options tailored to different end-uses. Despite facing numerous environmental challenges, oil-based PET remains the most widely used type. However, in the near future, Recycled PET (rPET) and BioPET are expected to gain significant market shares due to increasing consumer demand and new legislative requirements aimed at promoting sustainability.
Applications for PET Resin:
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Food and Beverage Packaging: PET resin is extensively used in the production of bottles for water, soft drinks, juices, and other beverages. Its transparency, lightweight nature, and resistance to breakage make it an ideal choice for packaging.
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Pharmaceutical Packaging: PET's inert properties ensure that it does not react with the contents, making it suitable for pharmaceutical packaging.
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Cosmetic and Personal Care Products: PET is used for packaging cosmetics and personal care products such as shampoos, lotions, and creams. Its clarity and barrier properties protect the product from contamination.
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Industrial Applications: PET resin is used in manufacturing films and sheets for various industrial applications. Its ability to withstand high temperatures and chemical resistance make it suitable for such uses.
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Electronics and Automotive Parts: PET is utilized in the production of electronic components and automotive parts due to its durability and thermal stability.
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Choose PET resin for its reliability and commitment to a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.
PET flakes and RPET -hat is Recyclass?
PET bottles Flakes Recyclass certified and Rpet - Sustainable Recycling for High-Quality Products
Discover the process of producing PET-bottle flakes from post-consumer bottle collection. After meticulous sorting, washing, and grinding, these flakes are ready to be extruded into high-quality PET sheets for various applications or to be transformed in RPET.
Recyclass and Reach requirements give the guidelines to source PET flakes in Europe.
RPET (Recycled PET), designed for recycled PET-based bottles, involves converting flakes into chips. These chips can be used in the same injection machines as oil-based PET, ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines. By utilizing the most advanced equipment, this additional conversion process effectively eliminates most remaining contaminants, achieving residual benzene levels below 30 ppb. This makes recycled PET bottles suitable for packaging the purest mineral water.
Chemical recycling represents the latest innovation in this field, providing a sustainable solution to manage plastic waste. However, the primary challenge remains the collection of bottles for recycling.
Choose PET-bottle flakes and Rpet for their superior quality and environmental benefits, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
What is Recyclass?
RecyClass is an initiative aimed at improving the recyclability of plastic packaging and promoting the use of recycled plastic. Here's a summary of what RecyClass is:
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Recyclability Assessment: RecyClass evaluates the compatibility of plastic packaging with the waste management stream and the ability of the recycled material to be reused in its original application.
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Certifications: RecyClass offers several types of certifications for the recyclability of plastic packaging, including the design-for-recycling label and recyclability rate assessment.
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Traceability and Transparency: RecyClass promotes the traceability of plastic waste and encourages the use of recycled plastic in new products.
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Community: RecyClass brings together a science-based community to foster the circularity of plastics.
Check at https://recyclass.eu/
Bio PET
BioPET - Innovative and Sustainable Plastic Solution
Discover the benefits of BioPET, a pioneering material that contains 30% of raw materials derived from agricultural waste, with the remaining content being oil-based. BioPET offers significant environmental advantages, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions during production and the use of fast renewable feed-stock.
The future of BioPET looks promising, with expectations that within the next 5-6 years, 100% BioPET could be produced at an industrial scale. Until then, oil-based and recycled PET will continue to share the market. One of the main advantages of BioPET is its potential to revolutionize the plastic industry by significantly lowering the carbon footprint.
BioPET is currently priced approximately 30% higher than oil-based PET, reflecting its innovative and sustainable nature. Adopting BioPET means supporting a greener, more environmentally friendly future and promoting sustainable practices in various industries.
Choose BioPET for its exceptional blend of performance and sustainability, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable world.
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