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PET Thermoform Recycling
Recycling Your PET (#1) Thermoforms: PET thermoform recycling is increasing in the U.S. and Canada, though some technical and design for recyclability issues remain. NAPCOR is working through key challenges to expand domestic recovery of this valuable, sustainable material without jeopardizing existing PET bottle recycling assets.
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If you are considering adding PET thermoforms to your recycling program, or redirecting them from a mixed plastic bale to a domestic PET market, consider the following:
- Ask your PET buyer(s) if they’ll accept mixed bottle/thermoform bales (and at what percentage), or dedicated PET thermoform bales.
- Not all thermoforms are PET. Before you attempt to separate and market PET thermoforms, implement best sorting practices to minimize contamination and maximize quality. (If you are considering a manual sort, see Sorting Tips below.)
- Investments in best practices to meet domestic buyer specifications will pay off. Clean, high-quality bales of PET bottles mixed with a specified percentage of PET thermoforms, or PET thermoform-only bales, both command good domestic market value.