Recycled PET in Eco-Friendly Production

**Sustainability in Modern Business Operations**

**What is r-PET?**

**PET Recycling Process**

**Properties of Recycled PET**

• **Quality Control in Production**
• **Food-Safe r-PET**
• **Advantages and Challenges**
• **Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling**

**FAQs about r-PET**

• **Conclusion**
• **Molecular Weight**
• **Purity**
• **Technical Properties**
• **Food-Grade Qualification**
• **Recyclability**
• **Recycling Stream Compatibility**
• **Resource Efficiency**

**Rigorous Testing Protocols**

**Industry Certifications**

**Regulatory Compliance**

**Eco-Benefits**

**Applications**

• **Challenges**
• **Recycling Technologies**
• **Difference between r-PET and Virgin PET**

**Safety for Food Contact**

**Recycling Limitations**

FAQ

**Environmental Benefits**
**Certifications for r-PET**

Q: Is r-PET safe for food contact applications?
A: Yes, when properly processed according to FDA and EFSA regulations, r-PET is safe for food contact applications and can be used in beverage bottles, food containers, and packaging.

Q: How many times can PET be recycled?
A: PET can be recycled multiple times while maintaining its quality. The material is durable and can be reprocessed into new products without significant degradation of its properties.

Q: What are the main environmental benefits of using r-PET?
A: Using r-PET reduces the need for virgin petroleum-based materials, lowers energy consumption, decreases CO2 emissions, and helps divert plastic waste from landfills and oceans.

Q: What certifications should I look for when sourcing r-PET?
A: Key certifications include Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP), and food-grade compliance certifications from FDA and EFSA for food contact applications.