Plastipak Packaging introduced pakPET Single Pellet Solution, a sustainable PET resin to help PET packaging manufacturers increase recycled content while maintaining packaging quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Plastipak’s pakPET Single Pellet Solution.

As companies continue to advance sustainability commitments and circular economy initiatives, many are seeking practical solutions that support recycled content goals without introducing additional complexity into manufacturing processes.

Virgin PET performance, recycled content, ready-to-use

pakPET Single Pellet Solution combines virgin PET performance with built-in recycled content in a single, ready-to-use resin. Key benefits include:

• 30% recycled content integration

• Consistent packaging performance

• Simplified processing and qualification

• Drop-in compatibility with existing PET operations

• Food-contact approved for applicable packaging applications

• Certified post-consumer feedstock traceability through EN15343 certification

• Support for sustainability and circular economy initiatives

The single-pellet formulation is suitable for a variety of PET packaging applications, including beverage and food containers, home and personal care packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and thermoforming applications.

Long-standing commitment in circular packaging

pakPET Single Pellet Solution is manufactured at Plastipak’s facility in Verbania, Italy. Plastipak operates five recycling centers globally and utilizes more than 249,500 metric tons of post-consumer recycled resin annually.

Through continued investments in recycling infrastructure and packaging innovation, Plastipak is helping advance circular economy solutions for customers around the world.