PET & Environment
Recycled PET-bottles
In an era where sustainability is a paramount concern, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) has emerged as a versatile and environmentally conscious choice in the realm of packaging and beyond. This page will explore the multifaceted advantages that PET plastic offers, from its recyclability to its energy efficiency, all contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
The (environmental) benefits of PET plastic
- Recyclability: PET plastic is fully recyclable and therefore reduces the environmental impact associated with producing new packaging materials.
- Lightweightness: Due to its lightweightness, PET Plastic reduces transport costs, energy consumption, and carbon emissions associated with food distribution.
- Durability: PET packaging is incredibly durable and therefore eliminates stoppages and other risks during the bottle filling process.
- Food preservation: PET packaging provides durability, seal integrity, transparency and resealability and it therefore helps to prevent food waste
How is PET plastic recycled?
First, PET-bottles are transported from collection centers to recycling facilities for the recycling process. To enhance both sustainability and efficiency in transportation, the PET-bottles are compacted into bales and subsequently crushed into small pieces at the recycling facility. These PET flakes are then subjected to a cleaning and drying process to remove any impurities and contaminants, ensuring the purity of the recycled material. Employing computer technology, the flakes are sorted by their respective colors. This meticulous color sorting process ensures that the resulting recycled material maintains the desired color consistency. Finally, these sorted PET flakes are transformed into granulated material using specialized equipment known as extruders. This granulated material is versatile and can be used in the production of a wide range of products.
PET plastic is fully recyclable. PET plastics recyclability supports a circular economy model, where materials are reused and recycled, minimizing the need for virgin resources and waste generation. Recycled PET-bottles play a crucial role in reducing plastic waste, conserving resources, and lowering the environmental footprint of packaging materials. At Ducona, we therefore promote the use of recycled PET-bottles.
Interested in recycled PET-Bottles?
Recycled PET plastic finds application in the production of recycled PET-bottles (rPET-bottles) for food and non-food products. These bottles are produced using PET plastic material that has undergone a recycling process. Recycled PET-bottles are typically marked with a recycling symbol and a resin identification code, usually "PET" or "PETE," along with a percentage indicating the amount of recycled content. Under product overview, you can find various rPET and PET-bottles that we offer which can be used for food and non-food products. You can conveniently request samples of our products by clicking on the specific product you're interested in. Simply navigate to the product of your choice and look for the option to request samples.
Do you have any inquiries about our recycled PET bottles or would you like to learn more? please feel free to get in touch with us using the provided contact information or by completing our contact forms.
