Novolex incorporates rPET into new food packaging

Packaging and food service product manufacturer Novolex, Hartsville, South Carolina, is introducing food packaging containers that are both recyclable and made with a minimum of 10 percent postconsumer recycled (PCR) content.

Manufactured by Novolex brand Waddington North America Inc., Covington, Kentucky, the new products include various sizes of dessert cups, tamper-evident containers, cake containers and bakery clamshells.

“We are proud to add to our growing number of products manufactured with recycled content,” says Stephen Kapantais, director of technology, rigid plastics, at Novolex. “Sustainability is critical to the future of our industry, and we are committed to creating even more innovative products to reduce our impact on the environment and support the circular economy.”

According to Novolex, the new products made with at least 10 percent PCR include:

• Signature dessert cups: Transparent cups available in three sizes that come with a universal lid. All are made with polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
• CakePak bases and lids: Clear containers that offer the patented EZ Release system that features easy-to-use lift tabs, making the containers simple to open and seal. They offer different bases to fit various cake designs, with customization options available.
• BreakAway tamper-evident containers: Clear containers with a tamper-evident feature indicating when the top has been removed. They also are stackable and available in various sizes and shapes.
• Multiuse clamshells: Clear containers that feature a secure closure that provides a tight seal to keep food fresh. The clamshells come in a variety of custom shapes and sizes.

Novolex operates 56 manufacturing plants in North America and Europe, including two plastic film recycling facilities.