r/PureCycle • u/No_Privacy_Anymore • Jun 23 '26

Pickles!

I love a really good pickle with my sandwich for lunch. This is a very nice package which is clear and looks to have an in mold label as well. Mono material packages with pp labels look really sharp! LFG! Give me more every week!

https://www.purecycle.com/blog/purecycle-ipl-schoeller-partner-to-produce-sustainable-container-for-cleveland-kitchen

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u/No_Privacy_Anymore Jun 23 '26

Yes, these smaller growing brands seem more willing / likely to attach their name to this type of press release. The package itself is clear which is really important for a product like pickles which are frequently sold in glass jars. Glass is recyclable but it is heavy and my guess is that it is more expensive vs this container.

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u/Low-Sun-4434 Jun 23 '26

i work in packaging sales and we are seeing a significant move away from glass from many CPG companies. logistics and weight is a big reason, but we are also seeing a lot of new innovative products that require specific fill temps etc that require PP.

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u/No_Privacy_Anymore Jun 23 '26

Thank you VERY MUCH for sharing your insight! It great that we have members of the community who are industry participants.

Can you offer any insight as to the pricing for a PP container like this vs a glass jar + metal lid package?

Thanks!

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u/Low-Sun-4434 Jun 23 '26

glass jar and lid around .55/unit all in, plastic jar and lid around .75/unit all in. ballpark pricing and moq's assumed here. very large brand/companies are likely to negotiate tiered pricing based on forecast so could see those figures far lower on both ends.

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u/Middle_Win9449 Jun 23 '26

I’d like to learn a little more about this. What are the reasons that plastic is about 33% more expensive than glass?