Thermapet - Heat resistant recyclable PET

Opportunities

Applications Where Thermapet Delivers Value

Thermapet’s fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems. By eliminating the need for chemical additives, we ensure a completely circular lifecycle, benefiting both the environment and your bottom line.

Microwavable And Hot-Fill Containers

Thermapet is perfect for high-heat applications.

Airline Meal Trays

Lightweight, fully recyclable, and heat-resistant.

Noodle and Coffee Cups

Maintains stiffness and heat resistance, with no need for multi-layer materials.

Solutions And Market Opportunities

Microwave

$US40Bn (2023)

e.g. Microwave Meals

Retort/Cook in Bag or Container

$US17Bn (2023)

e.g. Airline Meal Trays

Steam Sterilisation

$US30Bn (2023)

e.g. Dairy Industry – Yogurt Cups

Hot Fill

$US3Bn (2023)

e.g. Coffee Capsules, Pot Noodles

Environmental and Economic Benefits

Closing the Circular Gap: Sustainability Through Innovation

Legal Requirements

European Union - Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) 2024

The EU’s PPWR establishes mandatory sustainability requirements for all packaging to be fully recyclable or reusable by 2030, with specific targets for recycled content and waste reduction. The regulation applies to all packaging placed on the EU market, regardless of the material use.

Design for Recycling

By 2030, all packaging must be recyclable, adhering to specific design criteria, with minimum performance grades (A, B, or C).

Recycled Content

Plastic packaging must include mandatory minimum amounts of recycled content by 2030, ranging from 10% to 35% depending on the material type, rising to over 60% by 2040.

Substance Restrictions

"Forever chemicals" (PFAS) in food contact packaging will be restricted, alongside strict limits on heavy metals like lead and cadmium.

Packaging Minimization

Packaging must be designed to minimize weight and volume, limiting empty space in transport and e-commerce packaging to 50%.

Reusable/Refillable Targets

Mandatory minimum reuse targets are set for various sectors, including e-commerce, beverage, and take-away, with Member States allowed to set higher requirements.

Labeling and Sorting

Labeling and Sorting: Clear, harmonized labels must be used, indicating material composition and sorting instructions.

Waste Reduction

Mandatory targets for reducing packaging waste per capita: 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035, and 15% by 2040.