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A container incorporating post-consumer recycled (“PCR”) plastic and a method of making that type of container. The container utilizes a layer of polypropylene or EVOH or a film of fluorinated polyethylene toward the interior from the recycled plastic to prevent contaminants from the latter entering

A container incorporating post-consumer recycled (“PCR”) plastic and a method of making that type of container. The container utilizes a layer of polypropylene or EVOH or a film of fluorinated polyethylene toward the interior from the recycled plastic to prevent contaminants from the latter entering the container\s contents. When utilizing EVOH, the container usually has an additional layer of polyethylene or polypropylene covering the EVOH to prevent its deterioration by moisture. Making the container involves first composing a resin including the recycled plastic. Forming the various layers listed above produces a container that includes recycled plastic and a barrier to limit the migration of contaminants from the recycled material to the container\s contents. This permits the use of the resulting containers for food. For a fluorinated polyethylene film, fluorination can occur either during or after the container\s formation.

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A method for making a container comprising: (A) supplying a resin incorporating post-consumer recycled thermoplastic containing polyethylene; and (B) molding said container, said container having a wall defining an interior and an exterior of said container, said step of molding including forming at

A method for making a container comprising: (A) supplying a resin incorporating post-consumer recycled thermoplastic containing polyethylene; and (B) molding said container, said container having a wall defining an interior and an exterior of said container, said step of molding including forming at least part of said wall of said container from: (1) a first layer formed from said resin; and (2) a second layer having a substantially continuous film of EVOH, said film occurring at a portion of said wall wherever said first layer occurs and being located toward the interior of said container from said first layer.