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NAPCOR and Positively PET infographic titled “What We Know and Don’t Know About Microplastics and PET Plastic Bottles” beside a PET water bottle. Key points: PET remains FDA-approved for food contact; detecting microplastics does not establish harm; recommendations should be evidence-based; switching packaging can create environmental trade-offs; and research is still evolving. The call to action says, "Follow the evidence. Science, not speculation, should guide choices about our health and our planet. Learn more: PositivelyPET.org."

What We Know and Don’t Know About Microplastics and PET Bottles

August 31, 2026 1:35 pm Published by Lindsay J.K. Nichols

Headlines about microplastics increasingly include advice on which packaging materials consumers should choose and how to use and store them, […]

Graphic featuring a screenshot excerpt from The Washington Post highlighting NAPCOR Executive Director Laura Stewart’s published letter to the editor about PET plastic, microplastics, and science-based public dialogue. The image includes NAPCOR branding and emphasizes that PET plastic (#1) is one of the world’s most studied food-contact materials and the world’s most recycled plastic.

The Washington Post Publishes NAPCOR Perspective on PET, Microplastics, and Scientific Integrity

May 21, 2026 8:58 pm Published by Lindsay J.K. Nichols

Public discussion around microplastics continues to draw greater attention to beverage packaging, consumer safety, and the role packaging plays in […]

Microplastics, PET Plastic Bottles, and the Need for Science-Led Solutions

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 […]

Infographic titled “PET Explained: The #1 Plastic.” A PET recycling symbol with the number 1 appears at the center, surrounded by six key facts: PET is different from other plastics, designed to be recycled, safe for food and drinks, essential in emergencies, supports jobs and manufacturing, and has a lower carbon footprint. Footer reads “PET: #Made to be Remade” with Positively PET and NAPCOR logos, with PositivelyPET.org at the bottom.

The Six Most Common Questions About PET Plastic

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 […]