Features
Food safety
PET is a safe material, compliant with food standards, with barrier properties against oxygen and humidity for better food preservation.
Flexibility and resistance
Easy to mold, PET allows you to create packaging with various shapes, from the simplest to the most complex. It also offers excellent resistance to shocks and perforation.
Transparency and aesthetics
PET is naturally transparent, its great clarity allows excellent visibility of products and improves the presentation of products on the shelves.
Circular economy
Fully recyclable, PET contributes to the circular economy by being able to be transformed into new packaging or other products, thus preserving resources.
WHAT IS PET?
PET is a petroleum-based plastic: the monomers used, ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, are derived from the transformation of petroleum. It takes 1.9 kg of crude oil to produce 1 kg of PET.
The chemical composition of PET makes it an ideal material to meet modern packaging requirements. PET combines lightness and strength, while offering exceptional transparency. This composition makes it possible to create packaging that effectively protects products while showcasing them, meeting the expectations of consumers and industries.
THE ADVANTAGES OF PET AS A MONO-MATERIAL
PET has the advantage of being a mono-material, which greatly simplifies the recycling process. This recyclable mono-material reduces the costs and complexities associated with plastic waste management. In addition, the use of PET promotes a circular economy, where materials are continually reused, thus reducing the ecological footprint.
EXAMPLES: PET LIDS AND CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
Knauf Industries offers specific solutions such as the lids adapted to the Mitsy® tide box, made of PET, which perfectly illustrate the advantages of this material. These lids are designed to be both aesthetic and practical, offering optimal protection while being customizable according to the needs of the customers.
PET RECYCLING: A MATERIAL FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
A recyclable mono-material
PET is distinguished by its mono-material characteristic, which greatly facilitates its recycling. The collection and recovery processes are simplified, allowing waste to be transformed into new usable raw materials.
R-PET: a sustainable alternative from recycling
PET recycling gives rise to R-PET, a material that retains the properties of virgin PET. R-PET is a sustainable solution for industries, reducing dependence on oil resources and minimizing plastic waste.
Knauf Industries’ commitment to recycling
We invest in cutting-edge technologies to continuously improve PET recycling rates. Our goal is to contribute to a circular economy, where every PET product can be re-injected into the production cycle.
WHY CHOOSE KNAUF INDUSTRIES FOR YOUR PET PROJECTS?
With many years of experience, Knauf Industries is recognized for its mastery of PET transformation. Our robust and innovative manufacturing processes guarantee quality products, meeting the strictest standards.
At Knauf Industries, sustainability is at the heart of our approach. We are committed to using recyclable materials and promoting sustainable production practices. Our commitment is reflected in concrete actions to minimize our environmental impact and promote responsible use of resources.
ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION FOR YOUR PACKAGING
We offer advanced customization options, allowing our customers to create tailor-made packaging that stands out in the market. Whether for food or industrial applications, we work closely with our customers to develop solutions tailored to their specific needs.
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