Sunshine Pegs have made another commitment to the environment by making the switch to recycled plastic.
The plastic used is recycled PET - or rPET. So technically, what exactly is rPET? It's an engineering polymer that belongs to the polyester family of polymers and typically has good mechanical strength and properties even in recycled form.
Diverted from the waste stream, the rPET now used in Sunshine Pegs was plastic previously used for Coke bottles and meat trays. rPET is incredibly strong and durable, doubling the lifespan of the pegs. They still have all the other qualities we have come to love; proudly made in New Zealand, UV Resistant and a non-rust spring. Initially the change will affect the cartons of 20's but will roll out to the cartons of 48's in the coming months.
By moving to cardboard boxes in 2021 and now the switch to rPET, Sunshine Pegs are removing 16.5 tons of plastic annually from the environment. Now that's something to be proud of.
