What is PCR-PET?

PCR-PET stands for Post-Consumer Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate.

PCR-PET stands for Post-Consumer Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate. It refers to recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin that has been recovered from post-consumer PET plastic products. PET is a widely used plastic in the packaging industry, commonly found in food containers, and various other consumer goods.

The recycling process involves collecting used PET items and processing them to create recycled PET resin. This recycled resin is then used to manufacture new PET products, reducing the need for virgin PET material and lessening the environmental impact associated with the production of new plastic.

The use of PCR-PET aligns with sustainability goals by promoting the circular economy, reducing the consumption of new resources, and diverting plastic waste from landfills. It's a common practice in the packaging industry to incorporate PCR-PET into the manufacturing of food containers, and other PET-based products, contributing to efforts to create more environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging solutions.