PCR (Post-consumer recycled)
This recycled material is made from single-used packaging, the main part of which is PCR bottle. Using PCR material means less virgin plastic waste and less landfill plastic waste, which is a practical solution to represent sustainability for a brand. That's why it's most mentioned in the sustainability policy of influential beauty brands of PCR plastic jars, PCR plastic bottles, and PCR plastics deodorant sticks.
How PCR material produced?
Normal production of PCR begins with collecting and sorting of discarded plastics in commercial and residential recycling programs. The recovered items are ground, washed, dried and pelletised. To guarantee the quality of product made from PCR material,only recyclable plastic can be collected because recycling process degrades the plastic, others can't be recycled and reused at all. Today, the most commonly used PCR material are PP, PE and PET.
Is there quality risk for PCR material?
No risk, all PCR material passed the same strict quality tests as virgin plastic at professional 3rd party testing institutes (e.g. TUV, SGS) and we also do complete function test in each project to check for the risk of malfunction. Kindly contact us to get certificates and test reports, such as MSDS.
What packaging categories can PCR plastic material apply to?
PCR plastic material can be turned into beauty packaging same as virgin plastic. Thanks to our self-owned thousands of stock components, you could find all packaging categories made from PCR in one stop. As one of the leading skin care packaging suppliers, PESC's PCR packaging includes PCR plastic closure, PCR plastic tube, PCR jar, PCR bottle, airless skincare packaging, dispenser(such as cosmetic oil dispenser), deodorant…
How much proportion of PCR plastic can be added in packaging?
PESC Packaging started PCR packaging development in 2017, which is earlier than competitors. Because of mature, advanced production technology after more tests and rich cooperation experience, you can find a full range of stock packaging components made from PCR PET, PP, PE and MAX share 100% to lower the use of virgin material.
Perhaps 100% isn't available for some components or does not fit your project sometimes, but every action taken to replace virgin material with PCR during the production process — whether it is 100% or even 20% — is a step in the right direction.
Can packaging made from PCR plastic be custom?
Definitely yes! Using recycled material doesn't mean that the only choice for packaging is wild, origin aesthetics. Full customization for any component color and print are available. You can choose the right colors and decorating processes to create an eye-catching, powerful, impactful designs for PCR plastic jars, PCR plastic bottles, and PCR plastics deodorant sticks.
What benefit I can get from using PCR plastic material?
PCR material is one of the most recognized sustainability standard now. A well-executed sustainability story can attract positive press, increase sales, and strengthen brand loyalty. Using this material makes brand easily develop reliable sustainable product such as PCR skincare bottles and tubes for consumer.
How to order PCR plastic packaging from PESC Packaging?
Just email us the model in our catalogue of PCR plastic jars, PCR plastic bottles, and PCR plastics deodorant sticks, or the website and mention that PCR plastic material is needed and the finishes. Same as a usual product enquiry and we'll give prompt reply in 24hrs to help your project, such as providing sample and quote.