Recycled Plastic in Food Processing

Food manufacturers face a clear challenge: customers want products that are responsible, but packaging still needs to be safe and functional. GAR Plastics provides recycled plastic food packaging that delivers both. Our materials allow you to produce containers, trays, lids, and films that meet food safety standards and align with environmental goals.

We handle the heavy lifting: transforming recycled plastics into consistent, reliable materials that are ready for production. This is recycled plastic in food packaging you can trust.

Using recycled plastics in food packaging requires precision. The FDA and USDA have strict rules, and compliance isn’t optional. GAR Plastics ensures every batch is cleaned, sorted, and tested to meet these standards.

We work with post-consumer and post-industrial plastics, turning them into food-safe materials through rigorous processes:

• Shredding and grinding to break down the material.
• Washing and cleaning to remove residues or contaminants.
• Separation methods like float-and-sink and aspirators for precise sorting.
• Batch testing to confirm safety for contact with food.

Choosing recycled plastic in food packaging with GAR Plastics gives you confidence in both safety and consistency.

Different plastics serve different needs. GAR Plastics provides a range suitable for food packaging applications:

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): Used in bottles, caps, and containers.
• PP (Polypropylene): Ideal for trays, cups, lids, and thermoformed packaging.
• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Common for beverage bottles, trays, and flexible films.
• Other resins as requested, cleaned and prepared for production.

Each material is processed to uniform size and quality, making it simple for manufacturers to integrate into their existing equipment.

We turn plastic scrap into reliable, food-grade materials with care and precision:

• Shredding and grinding reduces plastics to manageable sizes.
• Cleaning and washing remove contaminants, dust, and residues.
• Pelletizing produces uniform material ready for molding or extrusion.
• Custom toll services allow clients to have their materials processed exactly as needed.

Every step ensures that when you use recycled plastic food packaging, the material performs as expected in production.

The benefits go beyond sustainability. Using recycled plastics is practical and cost-effective:

• Reduces landfill waste by giving plastics a second life.
• Lowers raw material costs compared with virgin plastics.
• Supports sustainability goals for your business.
• Consistent supply for high-volume food packaging production.

Choosing recycled materials demonstrates environmental responsibility while maintaining operational efficiency.

Our recycled plastics can be applied to many types of food packaging:

• Rigid containers and cups.
• Lids and trays.
• Bulk ingredient storage bins.
• Flexible films and wraps.

Companies choosing recycled plastic in food packaging are meeting consumer demands for responsible products without compromising quality or functionality.

Every pound of recycled plastic reduces the need for new raw material and cuts energy use in production. GAR Plastics recycles millions of pounds of plastic each year, diverting waste from landfills. By choosing recycled plastic food packaging, your company contributes to a measurable reduction in environmental impact.

With over 30 years in the industry, GAR Plastics has the experience and expertise to provide food-safe recycled plastics that manufacturers can depend on. We handle the details—from processing to quality testing—so you can focus on production.

• Flexible supply options for small or large volumes.
• Support for industry compliance and traceability.
• Commitment to consistent, high-quality recycled plastics for food packaging.

Contact GAR Plastics today to see how recycled plastic food packaging can fit into your production and help meet sustainability targets.