Veolia PET Germany GmbH

Veolia PET Germany GmbH specializes in the recycling of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) packaging waste, with a primary emphasis on bottle-to-bottle recycling processes that produce food-grade recycled PET materials.

Headquartered at Amerigo-Vespucci-Platz 1 in Hamburg, Germany, the company is part of Veolia Umweltservice GmbH and ultimately belongs to the global Veolia Environnement group, a leader in environmental services.

It processes collected PET bottles into high-purity flakes under the CleanPET® brand using the URRC technology, ensuring compliance with strict food safety regulations for reuse in beverage bottles and food packaging. Certifications from institutions like the FDA and Fraunhofer Institute validate its products' suitability.

The company plays a significant role in advancing the circular economy for plastics in Europe, reducing reliance on virgin materials and lowering carbon emissions associated with plastic production. While it previously managed a dedicated PET recycling plant in Rostock that ceased operations at the end of 2023 amid challenging market conditions for closed-loop recycling, its Hamburg-based operations and marketing functions continue, supporting affiliated PET recycling facilities across Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden.

As one of the prominent players in the European PET recycling market, Veolia PET Germany GmbH contributes to Veolia's broader mission of sustainable resource management and waste valorization.