Wines and spirits present unique packaging challenges: maintaining taste, preserving alcohol by volume (ABV) and delivering a premium look while withstanding tough handling. Eastman PET Renew can do it all.
PET Renew, made with Eastman’s molecular recycling technology, is formulated to provide the clarity, mechanical strength, thermal stability and food contact safety associated with virgin PET while showcasing high levels of recycled content. Its benefits include:
Food contact safety
PET Renew packaging does not introduce harmful substances into wine or spirits. Eastman assesses its raw materials and molecularly recycled PET grades in accordance with the latest U.S. FDA and EFSA requirements.
High-alcohol-content compatibility
Representative samples of PET Renew meet the migration limits,* demonstrating clearance for high-alcohol-content use and compatibility with wine and spirits to preserve their intended taste.
Crystal clear appearance
Get premium shelf presence and product visibility with Eastman PET Renew. Our high-purity, virgin-equivalent grades deliver exceptional clarity and consistently reduced yellowness across production runs.
Mechanical and processing reliability
PET Renew runs reliably on injection, blow and extrusion molding lines and delivers strong impact resistance and precise closure dimensions with consistent intrinsic viscosity and melt stability that support smooth filling, capping and transport.
Recyclability and recycled-content traceability
We provide recycled-content certificates, chain-of-custody documentation and life cycle data to support reporting and third‑party life cycle assessment (LCA) work.
Technical support and qualification resources
Our team can help accelerate qualifications and reduce launch risk. We offer data sheets, processing guidelines, pilot samples, customized test plans and on-site technical support services.
PET Renew is offered with the following percentages of Renew certified recycled content:** 30%, 50%, and 100%.
*It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the final packaging complies with limits, as product design and handling can affect migration.
**Certified recycled content allocated via ISCC PLUS mass balance allocation.
Discover more applications where Eastman PET Renew delivers circular packaging solutions that meet brand quality and supports sustainability goals.
Hard-to-recycle plastic waste is our feedstock for a circular economy. And Eastman’s molecular recycling technology is what makes it possible.
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