Top 10 Companies in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Industry (2025): Market Leaders Driving Sustainable Packaging

In Business Insights
October 25, 2025



Top 10 Companies in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Industry

The Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market is a critical component of the circular economy and is experiencing accelerated growth driven by global sustainability mandates, corporate environmental responsibility, and consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging. According to industry analysis, the market was valued at USD 43.2 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 73.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.8% during the forecast period (2023–2030). This expansion is fueled by stringent government regulations on plastic waste, rising adoption of recycled content targets by major brands, and technological advancements in mechanical recycling and advanced recycling technologies that improve the quality and applications of PCR plastics.

As packaging manufacturers and brand owners accelerate their transition toward circular packaging solutions, the industry leaders developing high-quality PCR packaging are at the forefront of this transformation. They are expanding recycling infrastructure, innovating in material science, and creating closed-loop systems that reduce plastic waste and carbon footprint. In this comprehensive analysis, we profile the Top 10 Companies in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Industry—innovators and established players who are redefining sustainable packaging across consumer goods, food & beverage, and retail sectors.


This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the competitive market situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging. This report contains market size and forecasts of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging in global, including the following market information:

Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Revenue, 2018-2023, 2024-2029, ($ millions)

Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Sales, 2018-2023, 2024-2029, (K Units)
Global top five Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging companies in 2022 (%)
The global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging market was valued at US$ million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2029, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Segment to Reach $ Million by 2029, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging include Placon, Heritage Pioneer, Graham Packaging Company, Lacerta Group, Inc, M&H Plastics USA, SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc, Genpak, Envision and Phoenix, etc. in 2022, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market, by Type, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2022 (%)

  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
  • HDPE(High Density Polyethylene)
  • PP (Polypropylene)
  • Others
Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market, by Application, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2022 (%)
  • Bottles
  • Cups
  • Containers
  • Bags
  • Clamshells
  • Others
Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market, By Region and Country, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2022 (%)
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Nordic Countries
  • Benelux
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • India
  • Rest of Asia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Turkey
  • Israel
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
  • Key companies Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging revenues in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), ($ millions)
  • Key companies Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging revenues share in global market, 2022 (%)
  • Key companies Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging sales in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), (K Units)
  • Key companies Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging sales share in global market, 2022 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
  • Placon
  • Heritage Pioneer
  • Graham Packaging Company
  • Lacerta Group, Inc
  • M&H Plastics USA
  • SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc
  • Genpak
  • Envision
  • Phoenix
  • America’s Plastics Makers
  • Hoehn Plastics, Inc
  • Redwood Plastics Corp

Outline of Major Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging, market overview.
Chapter 2: Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging market size in revenue and volume.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Sales of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging capacity by region & country.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.


🔟 1. Placon

Headquarters: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Key Offering: PET clamshells, thermoformed packaging, custom PCR packaging solutions

Placon is a leading North American manufacturer of custom thermoformed packaging, specializing in post-consumer recycled PET packaging solutions for food, retail, and electronics industries. The company operates state-of-the-art recycling facilities that transform used PET bottles into high-quality packaging materials, serving major brands across multiple sectors.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Pioneering EcoStar® PET made with 100% post-consumer recycled content
  • Dedicated in-house recycling operations processing over 50 million pounds of PET annually
  • Closed-loop packaging solutions that support corporate sustainability goals

Download FREE Sample Report: Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market – View in Detailed Research Report


9️⃣ 2. Heritage Pioneer

Headquarters: City of Industry, California, USA
Key Offering: PCR PET packaging, clear clamshells, retail packaging

Heritage Pioneer is recognized as a major producer of post-consumer recycled plastic packaging in the United States, focusing on PET and HDPE materials for food service and consumer goods packaging.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Specialty in clear PET clamshell packaging with high recycled content
  • Advanced cleaning and sorting technologies ensuring food-grade quality

8️⃣ 3. Graham Packaging Company

Headquarters: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Key Offering: PCR HDPE bottles, custom blow-molded containers

Graham Packaging is a global leader in sustainable packaging, producing blow-molded plastic containers with significant PCR content for household, industrial, and food & beverage markets.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Industry-leading PCR HDPE bottle manufacturing capabilities
  • Comprehensive sustainability reporting and recycled content verification systems

7️⃣ 4. Lacerta Group, Inc

Headquarters: Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA
Key Offering: Thermoformed packaging, custom PCR solutions, food packaging

Lacerta Group specializes in custom thermoformed packaging solutions using post-consumer recycled plastics, serving medical, electronics, and consumer product industries with custom-engineered solutions.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Focus on rPET (recycled PET) packaging solutions
  • Partnerships with material recovery facilities to ensure consistent PCR supply

Download FREE Sample Report: Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market – View in Detailed Research Report


6️⃣ 5. M&H Plastics USA

Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Key Offering: Custom PCR packaging, HDPE containers, sustainable packaging design

M&H Plastics USA manufactures custom injection-molded packaging using post-consumer recycled materials, particularly focusing on HDPE for personal care and household products.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Specialized in PCR HDPE packaging with high recyclability
  • Integration of PCR materials into complex packaging designs for major brands

5️⃣ 6. SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
Key Offering: PCR bottles, jars, caps, and containers for various industires

SKS Bottle & Packaging is a distributor and manufacturer of plastic containers and packaging, offering a comprehensive line of PCR packaging options across multiple resin types and applications.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Wide distribution network providing access to PCR packaging solutions
  • Focus on packaging solutions for cosmetics, personal care, and food industries

4️⃣ 7. Genpak

Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Key Offering: rPET food packaging, clamshells, sustainable foodservice packaging

Genpak is a major manufacturer of food packaging products, including post-consumer recycled PET containers, trays, and clamshells for the foodservice and consumer packaged goods markets.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Comprehensive rPET packaging portfolio for food industry
  • Advanced manufacturing technologies enabling high PCR content in food-contact applications

3️⃣ 8. Envision

Headquarters: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Key Offering: PCR packaging solutions, custom thermoforming, sustainable packaging

Envision focuses on custom thermoformed packaging using post-consumer recycled plastics, with particular expertise in high-visibility retail packaging applications.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Integrated recycling and manufacturing operations supporting circular economy objectives
  • Custom PCR packaging development for specific brand sustainability requirements

2️⃣ 9. Phoenix

Headquarters: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Key Offering: PCR plastic packaging, custom solutions, sustainable packaging alternatives

Phoenix is recognized for its innovative approach to post-consumer recycled plastic packaging, developing solutions that meet both functional and environmental requirements across multiple market segments.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Focus on developing PCR packaging with performance characteristics matching virgin materials
  • Strategic partnerships across the packaging value chain to enhance PCR material availability and quality.

1️⃣ 10. America’s Plastics Makers

Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
Key Offering: Post-consumer recycled plastic packaging, circular economy advocacy

America’s Plastics Makers represents leading U.S. plastic manufacturers and recyclers committed to advancing post-consumer recycled plastic packaging through innovation and infrastructure development.

Sustainability Initiatives: