01 · THE MATERIAL WORLD WITHIN
Manufacturer-reportedPET
ALPLA specifies PET and a 23.3 g empty bottle body. Recycled PET is an optional configuration up to 100%, not the default content of every bottle.
The complete material journey
Open a stage for its process, evidence and map.
01Inputs & origins
First identify the polymer and recycled-content specification. PET, polypropylene, polystyrene and polyacetal have different feedstock and production routes.
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02Material production
Depending on resin and shape, pellets may be injection moulded, extruded or blow moulded. PET bottles can begin as injection-moulded preforms that are reheated and stretch-blown.
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03Forming & assembly
Stretch-blow moulding forms the PET body. The PCO 1810 neck accepts compatible screw closures; closure material is not specified.
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04Distribution
Material inputs, component factories, assembly, distribution and sale can involve separate journeys. Country markings and receipts narrow the investigation; shipment records establish actual movements.
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Use packaging according to its actual filling and product instructions. This catalogue record describes an empty bottle, not a drink, contents or reuse rating.
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06Collection & recovery
Resin identity alone does not establish collection acceptance. Check the exact object type with your local programme.
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ALPLA · polymer forming technologiesALPLAEPA · common recyclablesUS Environmental Protection AgencyALPLA · 500 ml Beverage Bottle PCO 1810, 23.3 gALPLAEastman & Rumpke · PET feedstock partnershipEastman · 2024Operator-published process description or dated announcement; selected factual evidenceEastman · Kingsport initial on-spec productionEastman · 2024Operator-published process description or dated announcement; selected factual evidence07Remaining waste
After sorting or treatment, residues still need an accepted handling route. The local authority or receiving operator must establish the treatment and destination for this exact item.
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Still to establish: The resin grade, producer, feedstock route and recycled fraction need product evidence before specific origins can be traced.
3 sources behind this section
Compare these material branches with the model’s specification or the markings on your object.