Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content.
two of Eastman's resins, Cristal EN067 and Cristal EN059 were also recognized as limited compatible.
Six copolyesters, also known as specialty PET, were classified as fully compatible with the state-of-the-art recycling processes for PET bottles in Europe. This includes:
- Cristal EN076
- Cristal One
- Cristal One Pro
- Cristal One IM812
- Cristal One E
- Cristal One E Lux
This approval follows independent testing conducted by PTI-Europe and Plastics Forming Enterprises (PFE), following an adapted version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PET bottles.
These modified copolyesters do not interfere with the established recycling processes, making them an ideal solution for non-beverage packaging applications such as skincare jars, bottles, caps, and color cosmetics. According to the company, the lower crystallization rates in the resin compared to standard PET offer durability, high transparency, and luster in final products.
