An Overview of Microplastics
Where do microplastics come from and how are they measured? Gain an overview of the current landscape of microplastics research, as well as details on how bottled water is monitored to ensure our health and safety.
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Explore, find answers, and correct misconceptions
PET (polyethylene terephthalate, universally identified by the #1 inside the triangle) plastic packaging helps ensure clean hydration, extend food freshness, and prevent food waste while supporting global sustainability efforts by being reused and recycled over and over again.
In healthcare, it plays an important role in medical devices, sterile packaging, and lifesaving applications. PET has also driven advancements across industries like automotive, agriculture, aerosols, and manufacturing, where its durability, lightweight properties, and recyclability improve performance and reduce material waste.
The PET Plastic Coalition has developed resources that provide fact-based insights into PET, its role in the circular economy, and solutions to keep plastic out of landfills and the environment.
From microplastics to reuse models, explore the facts about today’s most talked-about topics and gain a clearer understanding of PET’s role in a circular economy.
Need more information? Explore our Positively PET website or additional resources, including our “PET by the numbers” and “PET 101” fact sheets.
PET Plastic for Food & Medical
From bottled water to medical syringes, PET is approved for use across various food and medical applications. Learn why PET is chosen time and time again to protect our food and health. Content coming soon!
Closed-Loop Recycling for PET Bottles
How many times can a PET bottle be recycled? Learn more about the closed-loop mechanical recycling process for PET that rebuilds the material back to a quality fit for new food and beverage applications, over and over again.
Considering Reuse for Beverage Bottles
Reuse is often perceived to be a solution to plastic pollution. However, there are several variables to consider. What makes an effective reuse model and what social, economic, and environmental challenges might arise?
Chemicals of Concern
What chemicals are people concerned about, where are they used, and how are they regulated? Dive deeper into phthalates, BPA, and PFAS and how they are used and regulated in plastics and other materials.
Reports & Studies
Read the annual PET Recycling Rate Report and other collaborative industry studies.
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Environmental Impacts
Learn about the impacts of PET packaging on energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, even jobs and local revenues.
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Sustainability Goals
Retailers and brand companies have revisited their commitments to packaging sustainability. See how PET supports these goals.
Retailer Commitments