SK Chemicals Obtains US Association Certification for 5 Types of Recyclable Materials

SK Chemicals announced on the 29th that five products used as packaging materials for cosmetics, food, and beverage containers have received official certification from the U.S. Plastics Recycling Association.

On the 29th, SK Chemicals announced that five products used as packaging materials for cosmetics, food, and beverage containers have received official certification from the American Plastics Recycling Association. SK Chemicals has been listed on the certification list on the American Plastics Recycling Association's website.

The certified products were highly evaluated for their recyclability into PET after use as containers. It was verified that they possess the inherent physical properties required of PET, such as viscosity, injection moldability, and glass transition temperature, making them recyclable after use.

The U.S. Plastics Recycling Association is an organization representing the plastic recycling industry and operates a certification program to enhance plastic recyclability. It is leading the expansion of eco-friendly plastic policies that enable recycling in the U.S., including the passage of the first U.S. single-use plastic regulation bill in California last June.

Global beverage companies and cosmetic brands such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and L'Or?al participate in the U.S. Plastics Recycling Association, and with this certification, SK Chemicals expects to expand global sales of recyclable materials.

Jang Haegun, head of SK Chemicals' U.S. branch, said, "The global market trend is moving toward sustainable products that reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics," adding, "Through this certification, we plan to strive to expand the recycled plastics market not only in North America but globally."

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