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What is rPET? The great thing about PET is that it is 100% recyclable and can be recycled over and over again. The bad thing is that it does break down when it goes through the heating and recycling process. To make rPET into new plastic bottles, additives are often used to extend the life of the PET. Nonetheless, most of the recycled PET is actually downcycled or downgraded. This means it is used to create lower quality items that may be more difficult to recycle again. However, downcycling still promotes the reuse of materials, reducing the need for virgin materials and energy use, and keeping materials out of landfills. This post-consumer material is collected through municipal systems such as curbside pickup to container deposit collection. Once collected and sorted, it is transported to a "recycling plant, where the material is washed and cut into small pieces. The flakes are then melted and made into pellets or fibers. Ready to use in the manufacture of many different products. Once PET plastic is recycled, it is called rPET. One of the most common sources of rPET is post-consumer plastic bottles.
What is rPET used for? Although PET is highly recyclable, it is not always recyclable to its original form. This is especially true of food-grade PET. It is difficult to adequately clean recycled plastics to pass the high standards of food-grade plastics. The color of the plastic also affects the end use. For example, clear and lightweight plastic bottles are more likely to be made into new water bottles. Brown or green bottles are made of polyester and fabric. Read more about water bottle life. In addition to making new plastic bottles, RPET can be used to make many different products. Common products include sportswear, outdoor gear, bedding, and even stuffing for toys or pet beds. Anything made from polyester, including many everyday items, can use recycled PET.
Items made with rPET include: new plastic bottle Food containers such as smoothie/juice takeaway cups Fibers for pillows, duvets or the interior of dog beds Roof insulation fiber or for car mat Recycle clothes such as yoga or sportswear swimsuit outdoor equipment Is rPET used to make new plastic water bottles? Water bottle to water bottle, that's the ultimate goal, right! According to the International Bottled Water Association, bottled water companies have been using rPET for years and the percentage is increasing. From 2008 to 2017, the content per container increased from 3.3% to 18.2%. Some bottles even reach 100% recycled content. In February 2021, Coca-Cola announced the launch of a 13.2-ounce bottle made from 100% rPET in select U.S. states. Hope there are more.
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