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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
Plastipak Introduces Pakpet Single Pellet Solution To
Support Recycled Content Goals In Pet Packaging
lastipak Packaging, Inc., a global leader ing applications, with post-consumer feedstock
in packaging and recycling solutions, an- traceability certified under EN15343 – supporting
Pnounced pakPET Single Pellet Solution, sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
a PET resin designed to help manufacturers in-
crease recycled content while maintaining pack- The resin is manufactured at Plastipak’s facility
aging quality, consistency, and operational effi- in Verbania, Italy, and is designed to help pre-
ciency. form and resin customers achieve their sustain-
able packaging goals across a broad range of
As companies continue to advance sustainability applications. Coming soon, in August of 2026,
commitments and circular economy initiatives, the introduction of pakPET Single Pellet Solution
many are seeking practical solutions that sup- builds on Plastipak’s commitment to packaging
port recycled content goals without introducing solutions and recycling leadership.
additional complexity into manufacturing pro-
cesses. The resin is claimed to combine virgin Plastipak operates five recycling centers glob-
PET performance with built-in recycled content ally and utilizes more than 500 million pounds
in a single, ready-to-use resin. According to the (249,500 metric tons) of post-consumer recy-
company, the single-pellet formulation is suit- cled resin annually. Through continued invest-
able for a variety of PET packaging applications, ments in recycling infrastructure and packaging
including beverage and food containers, home innovation, the company is helping advance cir-
and personal care packaging, pharmaceutical cular economy solutions for customers around
packaging, and thermoforming applications. the world. With expertise spanning recycling,
resin production, preforms, and packaging man-
The pakPET Single Pellet Solution integrates ufacturing, Plastipak aims to help customers
30% recycled content while maintaining consist- achieve sustainability goals while maintaining
ent packaging performance. Its simplified pro- operational performance.
cessing and qualification enable drop-in compat-
ibility with existing PET operations. The material Source - https://petpla.net
is food-contact approved for applicable packag-
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