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Plastic vs.

The Other Guys

Reusable packaging and bottles produce less CO2 emissions.

Unlike the other guys, PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are lighter which means they produce less CO2 emissions during transport and make less of an environmental impact relative to our carbon footprint.

Recycled plastic is sustainable. By using 100% recycled rPET, you can reduce the CO2 emissions produced in PET granulate production by up to 90%.

Hover over the bottles to see their CO2 emissions.

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96g CO2 eq.

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174g CO2 eq.

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490g CO2 eq.

Did you know that there are 7 types of plastic, but the US mostly recycles only 2 of them?

Know Before You Throw

Not all plastics are recycled in the US. Understanding the 7 types of plastics will make it easier to choose more sustainable products every day.

1
1-bottles

Polyethylene terephthalate

Soft drink bottles, mineral water, fruit juice containers, cooking oil

2
2-highdensity

High-density polyethylene

Milk jugs, cleaning agents, laundry detergents, shampoo bottles.

3
3-polyvinyl

Polyvinyl chloride

Trays for sweets, fruit, plastic packing (bubble foil) and food foils to wrap the foodstuff.

4
4-lowdensity

Low-density polyethylene

Crushed bottles, shopping bags, highly-resistant sacks and most of the wrappings.

5
5-polypropylene

Polypropelene

Furniture, luggage, toys, lining and external borders of cars.

6
6-ps

Polystyrene

Toys, hard packing, refrigerator trays, cosmetic bags, jewellery.

7
7-ther

Other

Other plastics, including acrylic, polycarbonate and polyactic fibers.

Why Your Actions Matter

Plastic can be a sustainable resource. You have the power to close the loop.

ALPLA - Recycling Cycle

Make A Difference

Plastic is everywhere.

But with your help plastic can be reimagined.