C-PET light cups - the sustainable alternative to PS and PP

PET material is a polymer that can be recycled food-safe after mechanical recycling. Now, it is possible to use this material to produce packaging for hot-filling, microwavable or pasteurized applications, such as yogurts, desserts, coffees, baby food or jam.

The need for alternative materials is the result of the increased demand for more sustainable products and design for a circular economy, driven by legislation and customers. The traditional linear economy is no longer sustainable, and increasing efficient use of resources is essential. Kiefel puts a lot of efforts with innovative technology on the issue, and is now offering a circular economy solution to lower the environmental impact of customers’ packaging.

This whitepaper presents a general overview of the various factors leading to sustainable packaging and how our thermoforming tools and machines – the SPEEDFORMER KTR Series – enable the production of sustainable C-PET and C-PET light cups.

Read more in the whitepaper below!