en.Wedoany.com Reported - Polypropylene buckets and lids containing 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, developed by PureCycle Technologies, Inc. in collaboration with IPL Schoeller, have been used by Cleveland Kitchen for the commercial production of its 24-ounce fermented food containers.
Cleveland Kitchen, a manufacturer of fresh fermented foods, will launch this sustainable container in late June. This marks the first full-scale commercial production of food-contact grocery containers made with PureFive resin. PureCycle states that its PureFive resin is produced through a dissolution recycling process that removes color, odor, additives, and other impurities that degrade the quality of traditional recycled materials.
The recycled content has received GreenCircle certification and meets U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for food contact in multiple applications. PureCycle notes that the container enables Cleveland Kitchen to proactively comply with new packaging recycled content regulations in New Jersey, California, and other states advancing similar legislation. New Jersey's Recycled Content Law, effective in 2024, requires rigid plastic containers sold in the state to contain at least 10% PCR content, with the threshold rising to 20% in 2027, and the exemption for food-contact packaging expiring. PureCycle states that its PureFive resin has received conditional approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to be considered recycled content under the law.
Luke Visnic, Chief Product Officer at Cleveland Kitchen, stated that fermented foods are living products requiring packaging that reflects the same commitment to health and environmental responsibility that consumers expect from the contents inside. The partnership with IPL Schoeller and PureCycle has provided the company with containers featuring genuine recycled content, fully compliant with food contact requirements, and a credible story that can be printed directly on labels. Visnic noted that the company is proud to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and even prouder that this has been achieved without compromising product quality.
PureCycle states that companies are facing increasingly complex producer responsibility legislation at both state and federal levels, which includes recycled content requirements or source reduction targets. Many grocery chains now require brand owners to demonstrate progress on sustainable packaging commitments as a condition for shelf placement and contract renewal.
Melissa Vettleson, Sustainability and Materials Engineer at IPL Schoeller, stated that this is a milestone moment for the IPL Schoeller team, further solidifying the company's commitment to using reusable and recyclable packaging. IPL Schoeller is a leader in using PCR in its European operations and has long sought to apply recycled polypropylene to suitable products in North America, drawn to PureCycle resin for its high quality, transparency, and broad applicability. Vettleson noted that the company was simply waiting for the right partners to turn this aspiration into reality.
Julie Barnwell, Product Manager at IPL Schoeller, stated that the partnership with PureCycle will enable the company to expand its sustainable packaging portfolio with products that meet both the environmental and performance expectations demanded by brands. IPL Schoeller's global manufacturing footprint includes 26 locations across North America, Europe, and the UK, resulting from the merger of IPL Global and Schoeller Allibert in July 2025.
Pete Dias, Senior Director of Market, Applications, and Product Development at PureCycle, stated that the challenge in the packaging industry has always been to provide recycled content without sacrificing food safety or shelf performance. PureFive resin completely eliminates this trade-off, where food safety, compliance, performance, and environmental responsibility no longer compete with one another. Dias noted that this launch with Cleveland Kitchen and IPL Schoeller demonstrates the model at commercial scale. Both companies stated that PureCycle and IPL Schoeller plan to expand their collaboration to introduce PureFive resin into other products within their portfolio.
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