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GO-GREEN APET & APET High Barrier Trays
(50% post consumer recycled APET)
APET/PE and APET/PE with EVOH
Product Characteristics
- Manufactured using 50% post consumer recycled PET
- Excellent transparency and high gloss
- Recyclable
- Non toxic - Good alternatives to PVC
- Easy for FFS applications
- Range of stock trays
- Multiple colors and custom trays available
APET* and PVC PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
| Comparison |
APET |
PVC |
| Cycle Times |
Faster |
Slower |
| Energy |
Lower |
Higher |
| Rigidity |
Same |
Same |
| Shrinkage |
Same |
Same |
| Molds |
Same |
Same |
| Cutting Dies |
Stronger |
Less Strength Required |
| Cutting Steel |
Wears out faster |
Longer Lifespan |
| Cutting Pressure |
More Required |
Less Required |
| Price |
Cost Neutral |
Cost Neutral |
| Eco-friendly |
Most Desireable List |
Less Desireable List |
| Usage of Scrap |
Recyclable |
Difficult to Reuse |
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GO-GREEN Technology 30% Energy Savings |
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GO-GREEN rigid polypropylene trays are manufactured using a new an innovative proprietary thermoforming process based on "green" principles. The innovative process utilize 30% less energy and less materials which has been audited by the utility Alliant Energy of Wisconsin.
SCRAP REDUCTION COMPARISON |
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Traditional Thermoforming
Yield -60% Scrap - 40% |
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GO-GREEN Thermoforming
Yield -90% Scrap -10% |
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