{"id":1949,"date":"2024-02-15T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T07:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegarden.it\/staging3\/pet-recycling-for-a-more-conscious-supply-chain\/"},"modified":"2024-01-30T17:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T16:31:04","slug":"pet-recycling-for-a-more-conscious-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotformpackaging.it\/en\/2024\/02\/15\/pet-recycling-for-a-more-conscious-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"PET recycling for a more conscious supply chain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Practical, functional and, above all, durable, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the materials best suited for food preservation as it is an <\/span>inert polymer<\/b>, but its extreme resistance makes it essential to <\/span>manage it properly<\/b> once it has reached the end of its useful life.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, PET packaging, if consciously disposed of in separate waste collection, will once again become a <\/span>new resource<\/b>. The journey towards circularity of PET packaging starts with the contribution of the end consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling PET food trays brings considerable <\/span>benefits to the environment<\/b> because it makes it possible to create new, high-quality recycled packaging. This reduces the demand for raw materials, requires less energy for processing and reduces the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: The future of reusable containers and the role of Hot Form in the food packaging industry<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

PET recycling, a growing sector<\/h2>\n

Through effective and high-quality recycling, we can move towards a circular economy, thus protecting nature and the environment for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Hot Form, we are committed to a <\/span>sustainable circular economy<\/b>, as framed by European Directives. The sheet we use is composed of 90% recycled PET, selected at source and certified, while the remaining 10% is virgin PET, which acts as a ‘functional barrier’ when in contact with food. The finished product is therefore a safe and <\/span>fully recyclable<\/b> PET food tray.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Hot Form CEO Jacopo Bonotto explained in a recent interview, ‘Plastic is only a problem if it is not used and disposed of correctly. The commitment of consumers, as well as manufacturers, in this scenario is therefore crucial’.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch the full interview:<\/span><\/p>\n