Discover Sustainable Solutions: Expanded PET Trays by Triton

Welcome back to Discovering Sustainable Solutions! Today we're highlighting Expanded PET Trays by Triton. You can learn more about them on their page on Packaged Sustainable.

Triton International Enterprises is a global packaging manufacturer focused on practical alternatives to hard-to-recycle materials in fresh food packaging. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with production facilities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Triton combines the agility of an entrepreneurial company with the scale of multinational operations. Their model emphasizes speed, close collaboration, and delivering packaging solutions that work within real-world supply chains.

Approach to Sustainable Packaging

Triton’s approach to sustainability focuses on replacing materials that are widely used but difficult to recover in practice. In fresh protein and produce packaging, expanded polystyrene (styrofoam) trays remain common because they are lightweight and inexpensive, yet they rarely enter recycling systems and often end up in landfill. Triton develops alternatives designed to maintain performance while shifting toward materials with stronger circular potential, helping brands reduce reliance on polystyrene without disrupting packaging operations.

Core Products & Features

Triton’s Expanded PET (XPET™) trays are designed as a direct replacement for styrofoam trays used in meat, poultry, seafood, and produce packaging. Made with a monolayer PET structure, the trays provide lightweight strength and compatibility with PET material streams while delivering the durability required for fresh food distribution. XPET trays integrate easily into existing packing lines, making them a practical transition solution for retailers and brands seeking lower-impact tray alternatives.

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Sources & Credits

1. Triton International Enterprises
2. Expanded PET Trays
3. Packaged Sustainable – Triton Supplier Profile
4. Company and product information © Triton; used for educational and editorial purposes under fair use.