PET Recycling
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Positively PET
NAPCOR’s Educational Resource About PET Plastic and Recycling
Positively PET is NAPCOR’s educational platform dedicated to helping policymakers, consumers, journalists, educators, and others better understand PET plastic, recycling, and the circular economy.
The site brings together research, data, educational content, and policy-focused resources to answer some of the most common questions about PET plastic packaging, including its safety, recyclability, environmental impact, and role in supporting domestic manufacturing and recycling systems.
Why We Created Positively PET
Conversations about plastics, recycling, sustainability, and packaging are evolving rapidly, and often accompanied by misinformation, incomplete context, or conflicting claims.
Positively PET was created to provide clear, credible, science-based information about PET (polyethylene terephthalate), the material commonly identified by the #1 inside the recycling triangle.
The site is designed to help audiences better understand:
- What PET is
- How PET recycling works
- What scientific research says about PET safety
- The environmental impact of PET packaging
- The economic value of PET recycling and recycled materials
- Policies that can help strengthen recycling systems
Explore the Topics
PET Basics: Learn what PET plastic is, where it’s used, and why it is widely recycled.
Recycling: Understand how PET bottles are collected, recycled, and turned into new products.
Safety: Explore what scientific research and regulators say about PET’s use in food and beverage packaging.
Environmental Impact: Review life-cycle research and packaging comparisons related to sustainability and emissions.
Economic Impact: Learn how PET recycling supports jobs, manufacturing, and the circular economy.
Research & Resources: Access studies, reports, and educational materials related to PET and recycling.
Blog: Read updates, research summaries, policy commentary, and educational articles.
Supporting Better Conversations About Recycling and Packaging
PET packaging plays an important role in modern recycling systems and the circular economy. When properly collected and recycled, PET bottles and containers can be turned into new packaging and products.
Positively PET was created to support informed discussions grounded in science, data, and practical solutions.
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