Chlorophyll Water Introduces Bottles Crafted from 100% Recycled Plastic

Chlorophyll Water®, the pioneering bottled water brand in the United States to meet the stringent certification requirements of the Clean Label Project, has taken a significant step by transitioning to bottles made entirely from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) utilizing CleanFlake technology.

These remarkable 100% rPET bottles are meticulously crafted from food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The plastic used in this process adheres to the approved technologies sanctioned by both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for food-grade recycled material. This innovative approach repurposes plastic waste into new PET bottles, thereby significantly reducing the demand for virgin plastic in PET bottle production.

The shift to rPET not only contributes to the reduction of plastic waste but also has the potential to substantially decrease carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the manufacturing process. Research has shown that rPET can lead to an impressive up to 79% reduction in carbon emissions when compared to the production of new PET material. This signifies a significant stride toward a more environmentally sustainable approach to packaging.

Complementing their commitment to 100% recycled plastic bottles, Chlorophyll Water® has opted for Avery Dennison's CleanFlake label technology as their labeling solution, aimed at enhancing the yield of high-quality, food-grade PET in the recycling process. CleanFlake technology is rooted in a water-based adhesive technology that cleanly separates from PET during the caustic wash phase of recycling. This process leaves no adhesive residue on the plastic, ensuring that it can be processed into pristine, high-quality, recycled PET flakes. By adopting CleanFlake technology, Chlorophyll Water® ensures that their labels detach cleanly during recycling, ultimately increasing the yield of pure PET flakes.

Chlorophyll Water® has recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first bottled water brand in the United States to attain Clean Label Project Certification. This honor has been granted following independent third-party testing, which assessed over 90 potential industrial environmental contaminants. It serves as a testament to the brand's unwavering commitment to a meticulous purification process, the use of quality ingredients, and their source of mountain spring water.

The Clean Label Project, a national nonprofit organization, is on a mission to bring truth and transparency to consumer product labeling and safety matters. This includes addressing issues related to heavy metals, pesticide residues, plasticizers, and other chemicals of concern, as well as advocating for transparency in product labeling. Chlorophyll Water's achievement of Clean Label Project Certification underscores their dedication to providing consumers with products of the highest quality and safety standards. It also aligns with their vision to create a sustainable and responsible brand that delivers transparency and excellence in the realm of bottled water.