Why Are PCR Plastic Pails Often Gray?

PCR plastic pails are often gray because recycled resin can contain material from a variety of previously used plastic products. These different material sources can create natural color variation in the recycled resin.

Unlike virgin resin, which provides greater control over creating a consistent finished color, the mixed origins of PCR material commonly result in gray or darker tones.

Learn why gray has become closely associated with PCR plastic pails and recycled content