Coripet, the Board of Directors approves the distribution management of Rpet to the members of the consortium

Rome, 13 August. (Adnkronos) – Coripet, a non-profit voluntary association, whose mission is to collect and recycle PET bottles after use, in the meeting of the Board of Directors that took place yesterday August 12, the free green light to regulate circulation. Rpet to the members of the coalition. The decision represents an important step, as it establishes and confirms the rules through which the coalition will deliver the Rpet to the members of the representative, enabling and guaranteeing process of converting used bottles into new bottles. “This is the first step towards an operational level due to the upcoming obligation in 2025,” said Corrado Dentis, President of Coripet, with satisfaction. “Thanks to this resolution, from September we will leave the test phase to enter the real business phase” continued Dentis, “from 1 January 2025 Coripet will be able to process the Rpet and offer it to the production members his, thus returning within the parameters set by the SUP (Single-use Plastic) Directive 2019/904. It is useful to remember that the directive establishes that from 2025 and 2030, at least 25% and 30% of R-PET food contact must be in bottles – recycled PET suitable for direct food contact . In addition, the directive indicates that at least 77% of PET bottles must be collected by 2025, a share that will rise to 90% by 2029.” This decision marks a fundamental point in the reduction of virgin plastic production, positioning Coripet as a key player in the critical stage of transition from a linear economy to a circular economy of PET bottles. The aim is to increase recycling rates through the integrated Italian “bottle to bottle” supply chain, which includes the creation of R-PET suitable for direct food contact, thanks your EFSA certificate for all recycling centers of the recycling consortium. Coripet thus confirms its attention not only to collection but also to the food grade R-PET, which is currently used in Italy very low, equal to only 9%. The consortium sees a market to develop and a first goal to achieve: at least 25% of recycled plastic for food use by 2025. This commitment not only supports for environmental sustainability, but it also represents an opportunity to innovate and improve end-of-life management of PET bottles, promoting responsible and conscious behavior among consumers and shared rules among shippers -operating in the sector.