2025 Sustainability Report

Engineering the Future of
Circular Packaging

We help global brands transition to Net-Zero. Explore our GRS-certified PCR plastics, Sugarcane Bio-PE, and infinitely recyclable metal solutions. Real science, verified data, no greenwashing.

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Three Pathways to Sustainability

There is no single “perfect” material. The right choice depends on your product’s acidity, viscosity, and target market recycling infrastructure. We offer three distinct pathways.

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1. Mechanical Recycling (PCR)

Post-Consumer Recycled Resin. We collect discarded milk jugs (HDPE) and water bottles (PET), clean them, and re-extrude them into new packaging.

Reduces virgin plastic use by up to 100%.
GRS 4.0 Certified supply chain.
Available in 30%, 50%, and 100% blends.

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2. Carbon Capture (Bio-PE)

Sugarcane-Derived Polyethylene. Sourced from Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. As the plant grows, it captures CO2 from the atmosphere.

Carbon negative footprint.
Chemically identical to fossil PE (#2 Recycle Code).
Ideal for “Green” marketing narratives.

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3. Infinite Loop (Aluminum)

Recyclable Metal Alloys. Metal recycles forever without degrading. 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today.

Highest global recycling rates (>70%).
100% Barrier protection.
Premium “Cold-Touch” aesthetic.

The Science of PCR: Overcoming Aesthetic Challenges

One of the biggest hesitations B2B buyers have regarding Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic is the “aesthetic penalty.” Historically, rPET (Recycled PET) carried a grey or yellow tint due to contamination in the recycling stream.

At Golden Soar, we utilize Near-Infrared (NIR) Optical Sorting technology. This advanced process separates clear polymers from colored ones with 99.9% accuracy before the melting phase. Furthermore, we employ solid-state polycondensation (SSP) to rebuild the molecular chain length (Intrinsic Viscosity) of the recycled resin.

The Result: We can produce 50% PCR bottles that are virtually indistinguishable from virgin resin to the naked eye. For brands demanding 100% PCR, we recommend using amber, blue, or opaque colors to mask any minor refractive inconsistencies.

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Environmental Impact Comparison (LCA)

Data based on cradle-to-gate analysis per 1,000 units (250ml Bottle).

Material Type	Fossil Fuel Depletion	Global Warming Potential (kg CO2 eq)	End-of-Life Scenario
Virgin PET (Standard)	High (Baseline)	65.0 kg	Landfill or Down-cycled
100% rPET (Golden Soar)	Low (-79% reduction)	12.5 kg	Closed-loop Bottle-to-Bottle
Sugarcane Bio-PE	Low (Renewable Source)	-3.0 kg (Carbon Negative)	Recycled with #2 HDPE
Recycled Aluminum	Medium (Mining bypassed)	8.0 kg (95% energy saving vs virgin)	Infinite Recycling

♻️ Why Recycling Aluminum Matters

Producing aluminum from recycled scrap requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminum from bauxite ore. By choosing our recycled aluminum cans, you are essentially banking energy.

Navigating the 2025 Regulatory Landscape

Packaging is no longer just about design; it’s about legal compliance. Governments worldwide are implementing strict Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.

🇪🇺 EU Packaging Directive (PPWR)

By 2030, all plastic packaging on the EU market must be recyclable. Golden Soar’s Mono-material PP pumps and Al-free tubes are fully compliant with these upcoming design-for-recycling mandates.

🇬🇧 UK Plastic Packaging Tax

Packaging containing less than 30% recycled plastic is taxed at £210+ per tonne. Our certified 30% PCR-PET bottles allow you to exempt your products from this tax completely.

🇺🇸 California SB 54

Requires single-use packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2032. We provide the necessary material safety data sheets (MSDS) to prove compliance for the US market.

Eco-Materials Technical FAQ

No, and this is intentional. Sugarcane Bio-PE is a durable, recyclable plastic designed for the circular economy, not the compost heap. Biodegradable plastics (like PLA) often contaminate recycling streams because they lower the melting point of the batch. Bio-PE is recyclable in the standard #2 HDPE stream, ensuring it holds value after use.

Yes, Golden Soar holds valid GRS (Global Recycled Standard) 4.0 certification. This allows us to issue Transaction Certificates (TC) for your orders, providing traceability proof that the recycled content claims are legitimate.

Yes. Our food-grade PCR-PET undergoes a “Super-Cleaning” process approved by EFSA and the FDA. It is safe for direct contact with beverages, oral care products, and food items.

For standard shapes using PCR resin, the MOQ is typically 10,000 pieces. For Bio-PE (Sugarcane), the MOQ may be slightly higher (20,000 pieces) due to the minimum batch size of the raw material extrusion.

No. Aluminum is an atomic element, not a molecular chain like plastic. It does not degrade during recycling. An aluminum can recycled today has the exact same structural integrity as one made from virgin bauxite ore.

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