The 1 Everyone Can Feel Good About
Plastics are in the news a lot lately but they're not all the same; PET differs from other plastics. Bottles and containers made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, easily identified by the #1 on the bottom, are safe, lightweight, resealable, shatter-resistant, less harmful to the environment than aluminum or glass, and fully recyclable. Americans collect more than 1.9 billion pounds of PET every year, making it the world’s most recycled plastic.
#1 for a Reason
PET is used in everything from your beverage bottle to your athletic apparel. See what makes PET different from other materials.
PET 101
Myths & Facts
Before you get caught up in the hype, get caught up on the facts. Separate the fact from the fiction.
Myths & Facts
Global
Economic
Impact
PET contributes to the economy in the US and beyond in ways that may surprise you. Discover the global economic impact of PET.
Economic Impact
Leading the Way on the Environment
The PET industry has a longstanding commitment to sustainability and is doing more than ever to protect our environment. For example, engineers are designing packaging with end of life in mind. We’re also working to make all PET packaging more recyclable. But we need the help of caring consumers like you to make sure products made from PET don’t end up in our landfills or waterways.
Environmental Impact
Recycling Right
Recycling PET is the simplest thing you can do to help the environment.
Ways to Recycle