Opportunities for Recycled PET (rPET) in Retail Packaging
The following links provide information relating to the use of recycled PET in packaging and other
WRAP support and information.
WRAP rPET Project Reports
Link to the two full reports on the demonstration projects for using rPET in packaging. Projects
involved M&S and Boots with Closed Loop London and Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE).
http://www.wrap.org.uk/retail/case_studies_research/rpet_retail.html
WRAP Consumer Perception of Recycled Content Packaging
Research into consumer attitudes to buying household products in packaging made from recycled
plastic.
http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/RecycledPlasticConsumerResearch0706.aa58dd9
c.pdf
UK Post Consumer Bottle Collection report (2008):
Results of the annual survey of local authorities on collection of post consumer plastics.
http://www.wrap.org.uk/manufacturing/info_by_material/plastic/plastics_collection.
html
WRAP Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparative study:
An international review of life cycle comparisons for key materials in the UK recycling sector
http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/about_wrap/what_does_wrap_do/environ
mental.html
WRAP Plastic Reprocessor directory
Web based directory of plastic reprocessors. Provides details of where to buy and sell recycled
plastic (focused on Commercial & Industrial plastic mainly)
http://www.recycleplastic.org.uk
WRAP Business Support
WRAP can help businesses with their expansion plans through a range of business support services
targeted at the recycling/reprocessing sector, including eQuip. eQuip offers support for leasing
equipment for recycling. By providing a guarantee on the future value of equipment, eQuip can
reduce the costs of acquiring assets for businesses.
http://www.wrap.org.uk/businesses/support_for_recycling_businesses/index.html
Other useful links:
Recoup: ‘Recyclability by Design’ Guides: Comprehensive guide for designers to help design
plastic packaging for optimum recyclability. Including caps, labels, adhesives etc
www.recoup.org/design
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Current or Planned UK PET Plastics Reprocessors (PET pellet/flake output):
The following supplier listings are for information only. The list does not claim to be exhaustive, nor
does it claim to cover all relevant products and specifications available on the market.
The listing or featuring of a particular product or company does not constitute an endorsement by
WRAP and WRAP cannot guarantee the performance of individual products or materials.
It is the responsibility of the potential user of a material or product to consult with the supplier or
manufacturer and ascertain whether a particular product will satisfy their specific requirements.
If you would like to discuss including your company details on the list please contact Peter Skelton
on peter.skelton@wrap.org.uk or 01295 819651
Alternative Waste Solutions
Unit 2 , Britannia Business Park,
Point Pleasant Industrial Estate,
Wallsend,
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE28 6HA
0845 6784500
www.cutwastecosts.com
Jonathan Short
info@cutwastecosts.com
Closed Loop London
1 Quality Court,
Chancery Lane,
London WC2A 1HR
020 7061 6371
www.closedlooplondon.com
Chris Dow
cdow@closedlooplondon.com
JFC Recycling
JFC Plastics Ltd.
Bold Industrial Park
Neills Road
St Helens
Merseyside WA9 4TU
01744 850555
www.jfc.ie
Andy Bagnall
andy.bagnall@jfcplastics.com
PET Processors (UK) L.L.C.
Garroch Business Park,
Garroch Loaning,
Dumfries,
DG2 8PN
01387 245840
www.petuk.com
Phillip Gibb
info@petuk.com
Baylis Recycling
Unit G, Deseronto Trading Estate
St Mary's Road, Langley,
Slough,
Berkshire SL3 7EW
01753 583003
www.recyclemywaste.com
Chris Baylis
info@recyclemywaste.co.uk
Intercontinental Recycling Limited (IRL)
Gerrard Place,
East Gillibrands Road,
Skelmersdale
WN8 9SU
01695 731915 / 07920 107074
Lee Clayton
lee.clayton@irluk.com
Petandco Limited
77 Beech Grove,
York
YO26 5JY
0190 478 8816 / 0779 298 5164
Peter Reineck
peter.reineck@gmail.com
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European rPET suppliers:
Cleanaway PET International GmbH
Werner-Siemens-Straße 20
22113 Hamburg
0049 (0)40 - 73327-601
www.cleanaway-pet.com/de
Stephan Bockmühl:
0049 (0)40 73327-604
stephan.bockmuehl@cleanaway.de
INIT Polymers b.v. (previously Wellman PET)
Mercurion 10-12
6903 PZ Zevenaar
The Netherlands
www.initpolymers.com
0031 (0)88 47 47 470
Machiel de Winkel
machiel.dewinkel@initpolymers.com
Tergal Industries
Rue Jules Vercruysse
BP 1, 02430 GAUCHY,
France
www.tergal-industries.com
UK agent: John Hilton
Engelman & Buckham
01420 82421
jhilton@buckham.co.uk
ITW (ITW Poly Recycling GmbH)
Bleichestrasse 41
CH-8570 Weinfelden
Switzerland
0041(0)71 626 88 88
www.polyrecycling.ch
Casper van den Dungen
cvd@polyrecycling.com
Amcor PET Packaging
Gresford Trading Estate
Gresford, Wrexham
LL12 8LX
www.amcor.com
01978 856 111
George Hendry
Morssinkhof Plastics Zeewolde B.V.
Industrieweg 55
3899 AT Zeewolde
The Netherlands
www.morssinkhofplastics.nl
0031-36-5226935
m.veerman@morssinkhofplastics.nl
Matthijs Veerman
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