PET-CLEAR
Food packaging made from virgin-plastic and a minimum of 30% recycled plastic sourced from external post-industrial and post-consumer recycling streams. PET Clear food packaging is generally accepted in all communities where recycling systems exist.
BEST PRACTICES
SHOWCASE FRESHNESS
Best suited to showcase freshness in foods that may spoil, such as salads and produce
COLD FOODS
Well suited for cold foods; validation for use in freezer required
WET/OILY FOODS
Will not soak through; PET stays rigid
PILLARS
FITNESS FOR USE APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Refrigerator Friendly
Performs well in refrigerated applications for extended periods of time
Freezer Friendly
Requires testing under frozen conditions
Non-Microwavable
Recommended service temperature is 0°F to 130°F
Non-Ovenable
Recommended service temperature is 0°F to 130°F
Durable to Reduce Crushing
Rigid when exposed to moisture in moist environments, such as in some packer processors, refrigerators and inside of freezers
Water & Oxygen Barrier
PET aids in resistance to oxygen and moisture helping preserve longer shelf-life