As sustainability becomes a global priority, PET vs. UV coating debates increasingly focus on environmental impact. PET’s non-biodegradable nature contributes to plastic pollution, with an estimated 79% of PET waste ending in landfills or oceans. Lankwitzer’s UV coatings offer a viable solution, particularly through their bio-based formulations.

Lankwitzer’s BioFlex UV coating, launched in 2025, is derived from 70% renewable resources like plant oils and cellulose. This innovation reduces reliance on fossil fuels while maintaining performance parity with traditional UV coatings. In a recent life-cycle analysis, BioFlex coatings cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% compared to PET packaging. Moreover, their compatibility with recycled PET (rPET) enhances circular economy efforts by preserving material quality during recycling processes.

In food packaging, UV coatings also outperform PET in safety and compliance. PET can leach microplastics into food, raising health concerns, whereas Lankwitzer’s UV coatings are FDA-approved for direct food contact. Their Lankwitzer FoodGuard system provides a hermetic seal against oxygen and moisture, extending shelf life by 25% without compromising product safety. This has been validated in a European bakery’s trial, where UV-coated rPET containers reduced food waste by 15%.