Recycled PET plastic sheet (RPET sheet) is an environmentally friendly packaging material. Due to its recyclability and high transparency, it has been accepted by most market customers. RPET sheet is mainly made of recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate). Waste PET plastic bottles and packaging materials are processed into new sheets through cleaning, crushing, remelting and other processes to achieve environmentally friendly reuse.
1. Market size and growth trend
The market application of RPET clear sheet is expanding rapidly. The main reason for the growth is the severity of plastic pollution and the increasing demand for environmentally friendly packaging in countries around the world. Our customers are mainly in Europe and North America.
2. Environmental benefits and carbon emission data
RPET can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional PET production. According to survey data, the production of 1 ton of RPET sheet can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 79%.
3. Application areas and demand
RPET sheets are mainly used in food, vegetable, fruit, cake, candy, water cup packaging, cosmetics, electronic product packaging, etc. According to our survey, about 60% of RPET is used for packaging of food, vegetables, fruits, cakes, candies, and water cups, 25% is used for non-food packaging, and the rest is used in other industrial fields.
4. Global Trends and Future Development
Currently, the EU requires that all plastic bottles must contain at least 25% RPET starting from 2025; some states in the United States have also introduced similar legislation. In the Asian market, especially in China, the demand for RPET is also rising. According to our market research report, the Asian RPET market will expand rapidly at an average annual growth rate of more than 8% in the next five years.