According to Bertolli, the plastics used are first collected, sorted by polymer type and color, thoroughly washed, and then processed into PET flakes, which are used to create the new bottles.
As stated by Bertolli the food manufacturer has introduced a new bottle made of 100% rPET for olive oil in the USA, which is intended to reduce the use of virgin plastic and help reduce environmental impact.
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The company states that their new packaging is part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy that includes reducing CO₂ emissions along the supply chain. Bertolli also aims to encourage its suppliers to improve their own environmental performance by 2030.
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