BottletobottleRecycling
BottletobottleRecycling, commonly referred to as bottle-to-bottle recycling, is the closed-loop process of turning post-consumer PET beverage bottles into new PET bottles for food and beverage packaging. It aims to preserve polymer integrity through decontamination and controlled processing, enabling a continuous supply of food-grade resin. The term BottletobottleRecycling is sometimes used in industry contexts to denote this concept.
The process typically involves collection and sorting of beverage bottles, removal of non-PET materials and labels,
Food-contact safety is ensured through regulatory approvals and supplier certifications. Recycled PET used in bottle-to-bottle must
Key challenges include contamination control, energy use, fluctuations in PET resin prices, and ensuring a steady