Jokey, a German producer of rigid plastic containers with lids, has introduced a new packaging line that uses recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET).
The transparent containers are said to be produced using the injection stretch blow moulding (ISBM) process.
ISBM technology, containing the highest achievable amount of rPET plastic, reportedly allows for a variety of tailored shapes and designs.
By sourcing raw materials from post-consumer waste, ISBM technology supports recycling efforts, the company said.
The process can reduce material usage by up to 15% compared to traditional PET injection moulding processes.
Jokey Poland business development manager Mateusz Buliński said: “The ISBM process and the use of rPET meet our requirements for efficiency and sustainability and are consistent with our goal of a circular economy for plastic packaging.”
Initially, Jokey is manufacturing blow jars and corresponding lids in capacities ranging from 150ml to 300ml.
These clear containers, commonly used as ketchup bottles, soap dispensers, and pill boxes, are mainly utilised in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Jokey Group CSO Christof Kölschbach said: “With rPET-based PET packaging, we can meet the demand of existing customers and also open up new sales markets.”
The new product line will be produced at Kędzierzyn-Koźle in Upper Silesia, Poland.
