rPET

rPET, short for recycled polyethylene terephthalate, refers to any PET material that comes from a recycled source rather than the original, unprocessed petrochemical feedstock. Originally, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a thermoplastic polymer that is lightweight, durable, transparent, safe, shatterproof, and highly recyclable. Its safety is primarily evident in terms of being eligible for food contact, resistant to microorganisms, biologically inert if ingested, corrosion-free, and resistant to shattering that may be particularly harmful. rPET is taking the material that already exists and giving it a second life, rather than using valuable energy and resources to produce a new raw material.

Several studies have shown that rPET can lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 79%  compared to virgin PET. Recycling PET can also help minimize ocean-bound PET waste.

  • 90% less water is used in making recycled plastic versus virgin PET
  • rPET requires 50% to 70% less energy than virgin PET production
  • Recycling one PET bottle saves the equivalent of three hours of energy from a 60w light bulb
  • rPET reduces Pet waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, oceans, or our backyards

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