Large-scale demonstration of viability of recycled PET (rPET) in retail packaging

The specific objectives for the project were:

• to demonstrate the large scale feasibility of using recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) in retail packaging applications.
• to establish producer acceptabilit of using recycled material and overcome real or perceived barriers. build confidence in rPET and, by stimulating market demand, boost recovery rates for PET packaging materials.
• to generate information to be disseminated and made publicly available by WRAP.
• to facilitate and encourage the increased use of rPET in further retail packaging applications.

Two projects ran in parallel:

1. Closed Loop London working with M&S and Boots
2. Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE)

The projects started in the summer 2004 and completed at the end of March 2006.

The projects included:

• producing bottles and thermoformed trays with up to 50% rPET inclusion.
• Using four different types of approved food grade rPET resin.
• Technical appraisal of rPET content packaging.
• Trialling flake and pellet forms of rPET.
• Consumer perception survey of rPET content packaging.
• Investigating the logistical challenges to rPET use

To download the reports, click on the links below:

• Closed Loop London working with M&S and Boots (4350 kb)
• Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE)(3634 kb)

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