Safe for second use: South Korea approves recycled PET as material for new food and beverage containers

By Pearly Neo

28-Feb-2023 - Last updated on 28-Feb-2023 at 05:41 GMT

South Korea has given the nod for recycled PET plastic to be used as a material to make new food and beverage containers as part of its national sustainability strategy, citing work by international brands such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo as an inspiration.

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