Circularix announces production facility in Florida

Circularix, a producer of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), has announced its second production facility, located in Ocala, Florida, is set to begin operations by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

The new Florida location mirrors Circularix’ existing Pennsylvania facility, which has been operational since early 2023. This expansion will double the company’s production capacity, with each facility capable of producing 55 million pounds of food-grade postconsumer rPET pellets annually.

“The completion of our Ocala facility represents a crucial step in our commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality recycled materials,” says Jason Farahnik, Circularix co-founder and executive vice president. “This expansion aligns with our goal of helping companies achieve their sustainability objectives. We also plan to double capacity at our Pennsylvania facility later this year, bringing our total production to 165 million pounds, tripling our current output.”

According to Circularix, the new facility is part of its broader strategy to establish a network of recycling facilities across the United States, with future locations planned for Texas and West Coast states.

The company says this expansion comes at a critical time as beverage brands and consumer packaged goods companies work to increase recycled content in their packaging to meet voluntary commitments and state mandates.