The transition to recyclable clear PET packaging has been particularly challenging in markets such as dairy, beverage, and nutraceuticals, where protecting contents from light is crucial to prevent spoilage, nutrient loss, and flavor change. Traditionally, brands have packaged these products in white or colored PET, which the USPP lists as problematic and unnecessary due to its limited market value. Clear PET packaging, on the other hand, offers a significantly lower carbon footprint, can be recycled multiple times, and is more broadly accepted by recycling systems.
This innovative, patented solution enables brands to shift from problematic plastics to clear PET packaging while protecting their products with a unique light-blocking coating. Most importantly, it is designed to be fully compatible with existing recycling processes, ensuring it does not contaminate the recycling stream.
