Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a global leader in packaging and recycling solutions, has unveiled the pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution. This innovative sustainable PET resin is crafted to assist manufacturers in increasing recycled content while preserving packaging quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
As the demand for food and drink packaging that adheres to sustainability commitments rises, many companies are actively searching for effective solutions that facilitate recycled content integration without complicating manufacturing processes.
The pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution merges the performance of virgin PET with embedded recycled content in one ready-to-use resin. Its single-pellet formulation is suitable for diverse applications, including food and drink packaging, home and personal care products, pharmaceutical packaging, and thermoforming applications.
“Companies are looking for solutions that help them advance sustainability goals while maintaining the performance and reliability their operations require,” stated Pedro Martins, Executive Managing Director, Europe. “pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution was developed to provide a practical approach to incorporating recycled content into PET packaging while simplifying processing and supporting consistent quality.”
Key benefits of the pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution include:
- 30% recycled content integration
- Consistent packaging performance
- Simplified processing and qualification
- Drop-in compatibility with existing PET operations
- Food-contact approval for applicable packaging applications
- Certified post-consumer feedstock traceability through EN15343 certification
- Support for sustainability and circular economy initiatives
Manufactured at Plastipak’s facility in Verbania, Italy, the pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution aims to empower preform and resin customers in achieving their sustainable packaging targets across a wide array of applications.
Set to launch in August 2026, the pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution reinforces Plastipak’s longstanding commitment to innovation in food and drink sustainable packaging and recycling leadership.
With expertise that spans recycling, resin production, preforms, and packaging manufacturing, Plastipak enables customers to meet sustainability goals while ensuring operational performance. The company operates five recycling centers globally and processes over 500 million pounds (249,500 metric tons) of post-consumer recycled resin annually.
Through strategic investments in recycling infrastructure and packaging innovation, Plastipak is advancing circular economy solutions for clientele worldwide.