To weigh the benefits of rPET drinks bottles, one must understand the origins of the material. ‘R’ stands for recycled and PET stands for Polyethylene Terephthalate. Made from oil, the virgin material (PET) uses a large amount of energy in its production and would therefore be too expensive to continually make from scratch. Creating single-use bottles and discarding them would be wasteful and environmentally damaging. Here are 6 key benefits of using rPET drinks bottles instead of glass.
1. 100% of the bottle can be recycled
rPET, the recycled material made from virgin PET, reuses the original plastic and extends the life of the product. The recycled material is referred to as PCR (Post-Consumer Resin) Every part of a bottle can be recycled to create a 100% PCR-content beverage bottle. This means rPET bottles have a lower carbon footprint, making them a highly efficient and eco-friendly option for drinks bottle manufacturers.
2. rPET is perfectly transparent
The reason why rPET is so popular is that it is a lightweight replacement for glass. Glass, which has been used to make drinks bottles for centuries, is perfectly clear so you can see the contents. However, glass is heavy, and easily smashed.
Like glass, rPET is completely transparent, lightweight, sturdy, and protects the contents from anything which could degrade the quality.
3. rPET recycled plastic is light as a feather
rPET’s big advantage is that it only weighs a fraction of glass. This becomes important when one considers that many goods are shipped globally. The heavier the cargo, the more fuel required. This is costly for the manufacturer—a cost which is passed on to the client—and also increases co2 emissions, damaging the environment.
4. rPET won’t become brittle or shatter
Another competitive advantage of rPET drinks bottles, compared to glass, is that rPET is shatterproof. Glass, as we know, is delicate and can easily smash, spoiling the contents and creating a potential hazard. rPET, however, does not present such problems and is perfectly safe to transport, even under high pressure, without shattering.
5. rPET drinks bottles withstand the sun’s UV rays
Indeed, rPET is renowned for its ability to withstand the elements. It is able to endure cold temperatures, as well as the harsh UV rays that come from the sun. Other materials, like PVC, become brittle in the sun’s intense UV rays, causing them to splinter and shatter. rPET, however, is resistant to UV radiation and is therefore a preferred choice amongst drinks bottle manufacturers.
6. rPET is easy to recycle
Given that many plants around the world now cater for the recycling of rPET, it makes sense for manufacturers to choose it as a product for making bottles. Manufacturers must always consider how easy it will be to take bottles to a local plant—quickly, easily and without hassle. Knowing that a plant will accept their bottles, and quickly recycle them, ensures that factories can meet their environmental and sustainability targets, as directed by local bylaws. This is better for the environment and also better for business.
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