Why Should We Choose rPET?
Recycled PET (“rPET”) refers to recycled polyethylene terephthalate. It is fabricated from PET waste, collected either come from post-consumer or post-industrial sources. Plastic bottles made from rPET are commonly used in the beverage industry, and can also be found in personal care products packaging.
What is the problem with plastics?
The amount of plastic waste we generate each year is massive, with plastic bottles taking 450 years or more to decompose. According to World Economic Forum, it is estimated that plastic waste will triple by 2060, with packaging accounting for the majority of that waste.
Environmental Benefits of rPET
Compared to traditional virgin PET, rPET uses 79% less energy and uses less water.
Watsons Water has long been a pioneer in sustainability, with many industry firsts. In 2015, it launched the first-ever 100% recyclable rPET bottles to help reduce plastic waste. Today, all Watsons Water bottles and labels are made from 100% rPET, which can be recycled infinitely—maximising resource value, reducing waste, and minimising the demand for virgin plastic.
