Success in PET recycling technology depends on being conversant with the entire PET value chain – the different technologies currently on the market, the availability of and the market for R-PET, the requirements of public agencies and brand owners, and the legal framework for use in direct food contact applications. In addition to the classical bottle-to-bottle market, R-PET has many other uses. For example, PET bottle flake is also ideal for production of films, fibres, fleece and strapping bands. No matter what the application, it is essential that even when a high percentage of recycled material is used, no difference from new material should be noticeable in the production process, and there should be no detriment to the quality of the end product. Starlinger not only assists in the planning phase with knowledge of the various aspects of the PET industry, but provides competent, experience-based advice from the field until completion of the project.