Each year, millions of plastic bottles are discarded—many ending up in landfills or oceans. But what if that plastic could be given a second life? At Swish, we’re turning that “what if” into real change with cleaning products made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or rPET.
What Is rPET?
rPET stands for recycled polyethylene terephthalate. It’s a type of plastic that originally came from products like water bottles, food containers, and other consumer packaging. Instead of ending up in landfills or oceans, these materials are collected, cleaned, and transformed into high-quality recycled resin.
This resin is then used to make new products—everything from packaging and textiles to cleaning tools and containers.
Why rPET Matters in the Cleaning Industry
Incorporating rPET into cleaning products and packaging offers real, measurable benefits:
Cutting energy use by up to 79% compared to virgin plastic.
Reducing carbon emissions from manufacturing.
Preventing plastic pollution by repurposing bottles and containers that would otherwise end up in the ocean or landfill.
It’s a smart, circular solution—especially when paired with high-performance cleaning products.
Recycled Plastic Products Available at Swish
Here are three examples of how plastics are being turned into professional-grade cleaning solutions:
Swish Clean & Green® Garbage Bags
Made with recycled resins from post-industrial and post-consumer waste, these EcoLogo-certified bags are strong, puncture-resistant, and help reduce the amount of virgin plastic used in waste collection. They're also part of the Plastic Bank® Social Plastic Program, helping communities and the environment simultaneously.
Ronco Earth™ Vinyl Gloves
Each box of these gloves saves approximately 14 plastic bottles from entering the landfill. Designed for comfort and durability, these gloves are 45% made from recycled PET bottles, and are latex- and powder-free, making them ideal for food service, healthcare, and general-purpose use.
PerPETuator Wide Band Looped End Mop
Crafted from 100% recycled material, these mops use a unique blend of 55% recycled pop bottles and 45% post-industrial waste. They're EcoLogo certified, ultra-absorbent, and built for durability—making them a sustainable and high-performing cleaning essential.
Whether you're cleaning floors, restocking restrooms, or removing waste, choosing recycled-content products helps power a cleaner tomorrow.
Look for products made with rPET and recycled plastics in your next order.
You’ll be reducing plastic pollution, conserving energy, and making cleaning part of the sustainability solution.
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