{"id":2047,"date":"2025-12-18T15:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/plastic-materials-for-thermoforming\/rpet-for-thermoforming-a-sustainable-alternative\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T23:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T23:15:54","slug":"rpet-for-thermoforming-a-sustainable-alternative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/plastic-materials-for-thermoforming\/rpet-for-thermoforming-a-sustainable-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"rPET for Thermoforming | A Sustainable Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2047\" class=\"elementor elementor-2047 elementor-514\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3194ff08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3194ff08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e0cb7fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1141 elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"6e0cb7fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav><span class=\"last\">Converforma<\/span><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c36e709 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c36e709\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-138d5f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"138d5f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh hero hero-sm\"><div class=\"c\"><div><h1 class=\"sm\">RPET Thermoforming<\/h1><div class=\"lead\"><p>RPET (recycled PET) is a sustainable alternative to virgin PET for thermoforming processes because it utilizes recovered material and reincorporates it into new packaging and trays with a performance very similar to that of traditional PET.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ctas\"><a class=\"btn btn-y\" href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn btn-o\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/528115774537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Message us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-img\"><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pet-clamshell-salad-container.webp\" alt=\"Thermoformed PET clamshell container for salads\" class=\"on\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b71042 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b71042\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dfd1e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4dfd1e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh sec-wrap\"><div class=\"sec\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"sec-h2\"><div><span class=\"bar\"><\/span><h2>Advantages of PET<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"pp\"><p>At Converforma, RPET is one of our base raw materials for manufacturing thermoformed parts with good rigidity, clarity (depending on the gauge and application), and dimensional stability, while maintaining quality and functionality standards.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid \"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M7 19H4.8a1.8 1.8 0 01-1.6-2.7l4-6.8\"\/><path d=\"M11 19h8.2a1.8 1.8 0 001.6-2.7l-1.2-2.1\"\/><path d=\"M14 16l-3 3 3 3\"\/><path d=\"M8.3 13.6L7.2 9.5 3.1 10.6\"\/><path d=\"M9.3 5.8l1.1-1.9A1.8 1.8 0 0112 3a1.8 1.8 0 011.5.9l4 6.8\"\/><path d=\"M13.4 9.6l4.1 1.1 1.1-4.1\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Circularity<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>Circularity by taking PET waste (post-consumer or post-industrial) and reintegrating it into new products, helping to divert plastic from landfills.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 014 13c0-6 6-9 16-9 0 10-3 16-9 16z\"\/><path d=\"M4 21c4-6 8-9 12-11\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Sustainability<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>Complies with international regulations for food contact, making it a safe option for fresh food, pastries, confectionery, and ready-to-eat products<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.2 5.8L20 11l-5.8 2.2L12 19l-2.2-5.8L4 11l5.8-2.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Performance<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>Maintains good rigidity and dimensional stability, safeguarding the products inside the packaging<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4740d6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4740d6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f65048b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f65048b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh sec-wrap alt\"><div class=\"sec\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"sec-h2\"><div><span class=\"bar\"><\/span><h2>Thermoformed packaging in RPET<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"pp\"><p>By choosing RPET thermoforming, our customers drive the circular economy, reduce the consumption of virgin resin, and decrease the environmental footprint of packaging, without sacrificing protection, presentation, or production efficiency.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thermoformed-light-bulb-packaging.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cfgal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thermoformed-light-bulb-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Thermoformed retail packaging for light bulbs\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/egg-carton-clamshell-dozen.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cfgal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/egg-carton-clamshell-dozen.webp\" alt=\"Thermoformed clamshell egg carton for one dozen eggs\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pet-base-and-lid-bakery-packaging.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cfgal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pet-base-and-lid-bakery-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Thermoformed PET base and lid packaging for bakery\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thermoformed-candy-tray.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cfgal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thermoformed-candy-tray.jpg\" alt=\"Thermoformed candy tray packaging\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thermoformed-tool-packaging-retail.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cfgal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thermoformed-tool-packaging-retail.webp\" alt=\"Thermoformed retail packaging for tools\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rpet-tray-retail-packaging.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cfgal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rpet-tray-retail-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Thermoformed rPET tray for retail packaging\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e249ce7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e249ce7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de744e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"de744e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh sec-wrap\"><div class=\"sec\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"faq2\"><div class=\"faq-intro\"><span class=\"kick\">FAQ<\/span><h2>rPET: FAQs<\/h2><p>Have another question? Write to us and our team will answer.<\/p><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"faq-body\"><div class=\"cf-faq\"><details><summary><h3>What is rPET?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Recycled PET, recovered from post-consumer or post-industrial waste and turned back into sheet to make new thermoformed packaging.<\/p><\/details><details><summary><h3>Is rPET as clear as PET?<\/h3><\/summary><p>It offers good rigidity and clarity, depending on gauge and application. When maximum clarity is required, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/plastic-materials-for-thermoforming\/pet-for-thermoforming-high-clarity-packaging\/\">virgin PET<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details><summary><h3>Why choose rPET?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Because it supports the circular economy: it reduces virgin resin use, diverts plastic from landfills and lowers the packaging's environmental footprint. Learn about our <a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/sustainability-and-circularity\/\">sustainability<\/a> approach.<\/p><\/details><details><summary><h3>Can rPET be recycled again?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes. Since it is PET, it can go back into the recycling stream at the end of its life.<\/p><\/details><p class=\"cf-faq-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">See all FAQs \u2192<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>Request a quote \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db90c4a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db90c4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58f9959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"58f9959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh certs\"><div class=\"c\"><p>Quality and food-safety certifications<span>We manufacture to international standards.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"logos\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BSI-Assurance-Mark-ISO-9001-2015.png\" alt=\"ISO 9001:2015\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FSSC22000-1.png\" alt=\"FSSC 22000\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo_smeta.png\" alt=\"SMETA\"><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"cfh cta-band\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"box\"><div><h2>Have a thermoformed packaging project?<\/h2><p>Tell us about your product and our engineering team will help you design the right packaging.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"btn btn-y\" href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Converforma Termoformado RPET El RPET (PET reciclado) es una alternativa sustentable al PET virgen para procesos de termoformado, porque aprovecha material recuperado y lo reincorpora a nuevos empaques y charolas con un desempe\u00f1o muy similar al del PET tradicional. Whatsapp Formulario Ventajas del PET En Converforma, el RPET es una de nuestras materias primas base [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2037,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2047","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2047\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}