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100% Post-consumer Recycled PET
Our Wastemade™ rPET sheet is produced using up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. The carbon footprint is approximately half that of conventional plastic made from virgin fossil fuels. Safe and certified for food contact (GRS). Full traceability available on request.
What is rPET?
Grounded's WastemadeTM 100% recycled PET (rPET) is an industry-leading alternative to virgin PET, supporting a circular economy while remaining fully recyclable through kerbside systems.
rPET transforms discarded plastic bottles and containers into high-performance materials that match virgin PET's strength and clarity, while cutting carbon emissions by over 50%.
PET, the material from which rPET is derived, is one of the most widely used plastics globally, alongside HDPE (high-density polyethylene). Traditional PET production relies on virgin fossil fuels, requiring vast amounts of oil to meet global demand.
rPET offers a sustainable solution by transforming used PET into new products. Scope data shows 100% rPET products reduce carbon emissions by over 50% compared to virgin PET, delivering measurable environmental impacts without compromise.
The Material Difference
rPET tray
2,704 kg CO2
Recycled materials
100%
Recycled materials
0%
Reliance on virgin fossil fuel
PET Virgin tray
5,732 kg CO2
Recycled materials
0%
Recycled materials
100%
Reliance on virgin fossil fuel
PET 30% tray
4,803 kg CO2
Recycled materials
30%
Recycled materials
70%
Reliance on virgin fossil fuel
Why choose rPET?
Sustainable & Circular
- Made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET (rPET), reducing reliance on virgin fossil fuels.
- Kerbside recyclable, exempt from plastic packaging taxes.
- Over 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to virgin PET.
- Raw materials are sourced from post-consumer PET bottles, collected and processed in Indonesia, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Certified & Safe for Food Contact
Certified to UK, EU, US and APAC food contact standards, with GRS-certified recycled content. Suitable for direct food contact across a wide range of applications.
High Performance & Versatile
- Excellent transparency, indistinguishable from virgin PET.
- Strong sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) compatible.
- Base film can be used for both high- and low-barrier applications.
Commercially Viable
Price competitive with virgin PET, offering sustainability without compromise.
rPET
Certifcations
Our rPET is backed by globally recognised certifications, including GRS, FDA, Sedex, BRCGS, B Corp, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22000. These standards ensure recycled content integrity, food safety, ethical sourcing, and strict quality and environmental management.
rPET
Industry applications
rPET is widely used across food, pharmaceutical, and retail industries, delivering durability, food safety, and sustainability. Key applications include:
- Alternate proteins
- Chicken
- Dry goods
- Pet food
- Pharmaceutical
- Powders
- Fresh produce
- Seafood
- Ready meals
- Retail
- Meat
- Dairy
rPET
Formats
rPET is available in multiple versatile formats to suit different packaging applications. Choose from rollstock, thermoforming, and trays with lidding film—each designed to deliver strength, clarity, and sustainability for a wide range of products.
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