As a global player in PET bottle recycling, PetStar processes 5.5 billion bottles annually, transforming them into food-grade recycled resin. The company is now expanding its focus beyond plastic recycling to include water conservation and regeneration. Partnering with Veolia, PetStar aims to achieve water neutrality by implementing advanced wastewater reuse solutions.
Veolia’s Innovative Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Veolia has introduced several proprietary technologies to help PetStar maximize water reuse:
*Densator for rapid sedimentation
*ZeeWeed Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) for biological treatment
*PROflex Reverse Osmosis for high-efficiency filtration
*Aquaray UV Disinfection for water purification
These solutions enhance water conservation efforts while maintaining high operational efficiency.
Advancing Water Neutrality Through Circular Practices
Carlos Mendieta, Director Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at PetStar Mexico stated, “By working with Veolia, we are taking our sustainability efforts beyond PET recycling. Recycling our processed water brings us closer to water neutrality, complementing our efforts in water conservation, nature regeneration at Nevado de Toluca, and rainwater harvesting from green roofs—the four key pillars of our water footprint management.”
Veolia’s Strategic Commitment to Sustainability
Mauro Cruz, Head, Water Technologies, Veolia in Latin America, highlighted, “At Veolia, we seek partnerships with visionary companies like PetStar to support their water neutrality goals. Through our GreenUp strategic program, we are proving that innovative technologies can balance business expansion with resource conservation. This partnership demonstrates that when industry leaders unite, we can develop sustainable solutions that protect our planet’s water resources while optimizing operations”.
As reported by filtsep.com, PetStar is leading in circular economy initiatives by integrating Veolia’s advanced water treatment solutions. This partnership proves that responsible water management is key to a sustainable future.
