SK chemicals' packaging materials have been recognized for their excellent recyclability in the United States.
On August 28th, SK chemicals announced that five of its products used as packaging materials for cosmetics, food, beverage containers, and more have officially received APR Critical Guidance Recognition (ACGR) from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States.
The five products that received APR Critical Guidance Recognition (ACGR) were Claro100, Claro100-CR50, ECOTRIA R102, ECOTRIA R200, and SKYPET CR BL, which were highly evaluated for being recyclable into PET after being used as containers.
These five products have been verified to possess unique PET properties such as viscosity, injection moldability, and glass transition temperature, allowing them to be recycled along with commonly used water bottles after use in daily life.
Claro100, Claro100-CR50, ECOTRIA R102, and ECOTRIA R200 are mainly used in the production of cosmetic containers due to their excellent transparency and chemical resistance. SKYPET CR BL continues to receive recognition for its excellent quality both domestically and internationally, as the material meets the food contact standards of the FDA and is used in South Korea's largest bottled water brand, Samdasoo.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers in the United States is a leading organization in the plastic recycling industry and operates a recognition program aimed at improving the recyclability of plastics. Furthermore, they are leading efforts to expand policies promoting recyclable and eco-friendly plastics in the United States, such as the passage of California's first regulation on disposable plastic use in June 2022.
