Sustainable material

Among the wide range of packaging materials, PET stands out in the area of sustainability. The advantages:

• PET can be completely recycled.

• PET is really light, resulting in an end product that is relatively lighter than with other types of packaging. This cuts transport costs, and what is more important, less fuel is used in transport.

• PET often turns out just a little bit smaller. A wine bottle with contents of 750 ml made of PET, is usually a fraction smaller than a comparable glass bottle. As a result, more product will fit into a transport unit. Shelf space can be used more efficiently. This results in lower costs and less environmental damage.

• PET is a packaging material that increases the shelf life of the contents thanks to its outstanding barrier characteristics, and thus reduces waste. Fresh products packed in this plastic last longer; this is also true for cosmetics made from natural materials, herbs and spices. PET forms a strong barrier against temperature and UV light, and oxygen scarcely penetrates. These effects may be enhanced with the aid of additives – provided, of course, they have been approved by the authorities. Using PET reduces wastage and saves the environment as a result.

• PET is less breakable than other materials. What is more, PET deriving from the Injection Stress Blow Moulding (ISBM) process is virtually unbreakable. This characteristic reduces risk in all phases. Production lines (almost) never need to stand idle to be cleaned, as is often the case with other materials. Little can go wrong in transporting and shelf-packing in shops, or equally at home in the kitchen or the bathroom. In sum, PET is a material that is safe to use.