Recycled plastic · Packaging 3

3 sustainable materials from recycled plastic that can be used for packaging.

  1. 001

    ECOTRIA CR / recycling grades

    PET/copolyester resin family made by mechanically and chemically recycling post-consumer PET and other inputs.

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    Recycled PET and copolyester from a Korean manufacturer. The recycling method differs by grade.

    Manufacturer
    SK Chemicals (South Korea)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Recycled plastic
    Checked
    2026-08-09
  2. 002

    REPREVE® — Recycled Polyester

    A traceable polyester yarn, fiber and resin made by recycling waste PET bottles.

    REPREVE® — Recycled Polyester representative image

    A commercially available recycled PET feedstock that extends beyond fabric to nonwoven, sheeting, film and re…

    Manufacturer
    Unifi / REPREVE (United States)
    Evidence
    Verified (3rd party)
    Feedstock
    Recycled plastic
    Checked
    2026-08-09
  3. 003

    Tritan Renew

    A copolyester built on molecular recycling — breaking waste plastic back to its chemical building blocks. Up to 50% certified recycled content, tracked by ISCC PLUS mass balance. Targets of 250M lb (2025) to 500M lb (2030) of waste plastic recycled annually. Made in Kingsport, Tennessee. For durable clear applications: bottles, drinkware, cosmetics, electronics, medical devices.

    Tritan Renew representative image

    A commercial record of molecular recycling — taking waste mechanical recycling rejects back to chemistry. Sam…

    Manufacturer
    Eastman (United States)
    Evidence
    Verified (3rd party)
    Feedstock
    Recycled plastic
    Checked
    2026-09-05