Recycled PET in Retail Packaging
Plastic is widely used in packaging and includes containers, bottles, drums, trays, boxes, cups and vending packaging, baby products and protection packaging.
However, using recycled plastic, specifically PET (polyethylene terephthalate) in packaging can reduce the amount that ends up in landfill and substantially reduces CO2 emissions. Research shows that consumers prefer recycled content in packaging.
Using rPET can also deliver compelling commercial, environmental and strategic benefits for suppliers and retailers alike, with proven technology and standards.
2007 Conference
WRAP hosted the UK's first rPET packaging conference in February 2007 in London. The day attracted more than 200 people from across the whole industry sector.
The conference, called 'The Opportunity for Recycled PET in Retail Packaging' was aimed that those involved in the manufacturer, supply, retailing and recycling of PET packaging. It featured talks from leading organisations such as The Coca Cola Company, Marks & Spencer, the Food Standards Agency, Nextek, Recoup and WRAP.
It put the spotlight on the business advantages of using rPET, available and future technology, regulation and legislation, material supply of food grade PET and consumer perceptions.
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Documents
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Report: Carbon Impact of Bottling Australian Wine in the UK - PET and Glass Bottles March 08
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Report PET and Glass Wine Bottles in the UK
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Agenda rPET Conference (final).pdf
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Agenda for rPET conferrence, 6 Feb 07, London
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rPET conference morning presentation 060207
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rpet conference, 6 Feb 07 - morning presentation
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rPET conference afternoon presentation 060207
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rPET conference - afternoon presentation, 6 Feb 2007
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