CPET containers provide PP alternative
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- Trays,
- Recycling,
- Recycled content,
- Food
CPET containers from Alcan Packaging Food Americas are 100% recyclable and provide an alternative to PP trays. Alcan’s CPET products contain an average of 17% post-consumer recycled material, using an FDA-certified clean recycling stream that complies with regulations for food contact. The CPET containers deliver seven times the barrier protection of multilayer PP trays, as well as quality dimensional stability. CPET features dual ovenability and a temperature tolerance from -40°F to 400°F. CPET also eliminates negative effects on food flavor and aroma. A full spectrum of CPET trays, in a wide variety of colors and shapes, is available.
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I just wonder if there are currently broad recycling facilities of CPET trays in Europe and America. Will it be more difficult to recycle it comparing to regular clear PET bottles? And how? Also, as it is mostly black in color, then what can be the potential useage of this recycled form of CPET? Many thanks.
Usability of a material like polypropylene that could handful, bio-gradable and recycled continuously with an no harmful effect is a best suitable options to save our environment from the increasing pollution. Alcan packaging has greatly using such an environmental friendlier object for packing its CPET containers is an welcoming step forward .
Definitely it been a profitable solution for using recycle bin materials these are the effective approach to preserving the environment, these process are offers a great protection for the multilayer PP trays, and also the quality feature of temperature tolerance from -40°F to 400°F, really CPET being responsible for ensuring the recycling of the containers, and for promoting the economic and efficient recovery of beverage.
tom venuto
I was just wondering about the recycling process adopted by the Alcan Packaging Food Americas which are going to deliver a better protection with hygienic quality, it helps to preserve the positive values of the food for a long time and serves us a better and healthy food.
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