Plastipak Introduces pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution

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

pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution combines virgin PET performance with built-in recycled content in a single, ready-to-use resin. 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. Integrating 30% recycled content, pakPET™ is food-contact approved and certified post-consumer feedstock traceability through EN15343 certification 

“Companies are looking for solutions that help them advance sustainability goals while maintaining the performance and reliability their operations require,” said Pedro Martins, Executive Managing Director, Europe. “pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution was developed to provide a practical approach to incorporating recycled content into PET packaging while simplifying processing and supporting consistent quality.” 

pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution is manufactured at Plastipak’s facility in Verbania, Italy, and is designed to help preform and resin customers achieve their sustainable packaging goals across a broad range of applications. Coming soon in August of 2026 the introduction of pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution builds on Plastipak’s long-standing commitment to packaging innovation and recycling leadership. 

Plastipak operates five recycling centers globally and utilizes more than 500 million pounds (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. 

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