June 10, 2026 6:00 am
Published by Lindsay J.K. Nichols
What really happens after you place a plastic bottle in the recycling bin? That’s the question Laura Stewart, Executive Director […]
May 27, 2026 1:07 pm
Published by Lindsay J.K. Nichols
A recent editorial in Plastics News highlights a conversation that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore across the packaging and […]
May 20, 2026 11:56 am
Published by Lindsay J.K. Nichols
Public discussion around microplastics and beverage packaging continues to grow, bringing increased attention to how materials are used, studied, and […]
May 13, 2026 7:00 am
Published by Lindsay J.K. Nichols
On May 13-14, NAPCOR and several of its members, leaders from across the PET plastic value chain, will be in […]
April 30, 2026 8:14 pm
Published by Michael Hamel
Short Answer: A PET plastic bottle can be recycled over and over again. While small changes can occur in recycled […]
April 15, 2026 8:05 pm
Published by Michael Hamel
Short Answer: The “1” in the recycling symbol identifies PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. The number is part of the resin […]
March 30, 2026 8:00 pm
Published by Michael Hamel
The goal of the Positively PET campaign, developed and managed by NAPCOR (the National Association of PET Container Resources), is […]