Sustainability First USA | PET Films & Green Converting Solutions
Sustainability is no longer an option—it’s a driving force behind packaging and industrial innovation in the USA. Consumers, regulators, and brand owners are demanding packaging solutions that reduce waste, improve recyclability, and minimize environmental impact. At the same time, businesses must maintain high performance, safety, and cost efficiency.
At Pilcher Hamilton Corporation (PHC), sustainability is central to our product portfolio and converting services. From post-consumer recycled PET films to general-purpose industrial PET, we deliver materials that balance performance with environmental responsibility. We also provide advanced toll converting services and functional coating technologies that help manufacturers across the USA reduce waste and create smarter packaging solutions.
Post-Consumer Recycled PET Films USA
One of the most effective ways to reduce packaging’s environmental footprint is to close the loop through recycling. PHC supplies post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET films that integrate recycled content while maintaining the strength, clarity, and barrier performance of virgin PET.
Benefits of PCR PET include:
- Lower carbon footprint compared to virgin PET.
- Reduced plastic waste entering landfills.
- Compliance with sustainability goals and regulations.
Converters and brand owners in the USA use PCR PET in food packaging, industrial applications, and graphics to meet consumer demand for eco-conscious products.
General-Purpose Industrial PET with a Sustainable Edge
While designed for broad industrial use, general-purpose industrial PET also plays a role in sustainability. Its durability and resistance to chemicals and heat make it a long-lasting material, reducing the need for frequent replacements. By choosing reliable, high-performance PET films, manufacturers can improve efficiency and minimize resource use over time.
Applications include gasketing, laminating, protective films, and printing. The versatility of general-purpose PET ensures that sustainability is built into everyday industrial operations across the USA.
Toll Converting: Reducing Waste, Maximizing Efficiency
For manufacturers managing their own raw materials, PHC offers toll converting services—a sustainable approach that reduces waste and optimizes resources. With toll converting, you supply the material, and we use our advanced lines for slitting, sheeting, coating, or winding.
This model supports sustainability by:
- Eliminating the need to invest in excess converting equipment.
- Reducing scrap through high-precision converting.
- Extending the usable life of customer-owned materials.
In the USA, toll converting is an increasingly popular choice for companies committed to efficient, eco-friendly operations.
Functional Coatings for Smarter Packaging
Sometimes sustainability means making materials work harder. PHC provides functional coating services that add barrier, adhesion, or release properties directly to PET films. Instead of creating multilayer laminates that are harder to recycle, coatings enable mono-material packaging with enhanced functionality.
Advantages include:
- Improved recyclability compared to mixed-material laminates.
- Customized performance, such as moisture or oxygen barriers.
- Potential for downgauging, using less material without losing strength.
For converters and brand owners in the USA, coatings are a path toward sustainable innovation that doesn’t sacrifice performance.
Why Sustainability with PHC Matters
PHC’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond materials—it’s about helping USA companies meet evolving expectations while staying competitive. We combine advanced PET films, responsible sourcing, and precision converting to deliver practical, eco-conscious solutions. Our strengths include:
- A portfolio featuring post-consumer recycled PET and durable industrial grades.
- Services like toll converting and functional coatings that reduce waste and optimize performance.
- Over 100 years of expertise supplying polyester films in the USA.
- A customer-first approach focused on innovation and reliability.
Take the Next Step Toward Sustainable Packaging
Sustainability starts with the right materials and processes. Explore PHC’s eco-focused solutions today:
- Post-Consumer Recycled PET Films
- General-Purpose Industrial PET
- Toll Converting Services
- Coating Services
Let’s build smarter, more responsible packaging together. Request a Quote from PHC USA today.
📌 FAQs
Q1: What are post-consumer recycled PET films?
They are PET films made with recycled content, reducing plastic waste and lowering the carbon footprint.
Q2: How does toll converting support sustainability?
By using customer-supplied materials on PHC’s converting lines, waste is minimized and efficiency is maximized.
Q3: Why are functional coatings sustainable?
They enable mono-material packaging with enhanced properties, improving recyclability compared to complex laminates.
Q4: Is general-purpose industrial PET eco-friendly?
Its durability and long life reduce the frequency of replacements, supporting resource efficiency.
Q5: Why choose PHC for sustainable packaging in the USA?
PHC combines recycled materials, precision converting, and over 100 years of expertise to deliver eco-conscious solutions.