We Are PET
NAPCOR is the trade association for the PET plastic packaging industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The PET Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Report is now available.
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Positively PET
Plastics have been in the news a lot lately. But not all plastics are the same. PET bottles and containers are safe, lightweight, resealable, and shatter-resistant. Best of all, PET plastic bottles and containers are fully recyclable. Learn More
PET: Innovative Package Solutions
PET plastic brings packaging visions to life, with unmatched clarity, scope for design innovation, shelf appeal, performance, and convenience. Why PET?
Recyclable,
Sustainable PET
Today’s PET resin and package production is increasingly efficient, using less energy and resources than ever before. After safely delivering the products they contain, PET bottles can be recycled and reprocessed back into a clean raw material. Recycling: How it Works
Made from Recycled PET
Latest News & Updates
NAPCOR Life Cycle Analysis Indicates Plastic Bottle Ban at San Francisco Airport Causes Greater Environmental Damage Than Recycling
March 7, 2024
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) warns of the negative environmental consequences of banning plastic bottles in airports, stadiums, and other large venues, based on the results of its Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) conducted in 2023. Banning the sale of plastic bottles in such venues is purported to be in the interest of the environment, yet research shows that recyclable PET bottles are better for our planet than common alternative beverage packaging.
PET Recycling Rate Reports
For over 20 years, NAPCOR has led the charge on researching PET recycling rates and related market data. Read More