#1 For a Reason
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, universally recognized by the #1 inside the recycling triangle, is a safe, fully recyclable packaging material that supports a circular economy when properly recycled.
Explore PET, the #1 plastic everyone can feel good about.
PET Basics
PET plastic bottles and containers are safe, lightweight, shatter-resistant, less harmful to the environment than aluminum or glass, and fully recyclable. The world’s most recycled plastic, PET is used in everything from your beverage bottle to your athletic apparel. See what makes PET different from other materials.
What is PET plastic?
Recycling Right
PET is the most recycled plastic in the world, and established recycling systems turn used PET bottles into new packaging and other products. Recycling PET is the simplest thing you can do to help the environment and support a circular economy.
Does PET plastic recycling work?
PET Safety
PET plastic has been safely used in food and beverage packaging for decades and is approved for food contact by regulators worldwide.
Is PET plastic safe?
Leading the Way on the Environment
Lightweight PET plastic packaging and strong recycling systems help reduce energy use, emissions, and environmental impact compared with alternative materials.
Is PET plastic environmentally sustainable?
Global Economic Impact
PET recycling supports thousands of jobs, strengthens domestic manufacturing, and contributes significantly to economic activity across North America and beyond.
How does PET plastic support jobs, manufacturing, and the economy?
Research & Resources
Scientific research, government data, and industry analysis provide strong evidence supporting PET safety, recycling, and environmental performance.
What is the latest research and data about PET plastic and recycling?
Myths & Facts
Many claims about plastics and recycling oversimplify complex systems. PET’s safety, recyclability, and environmental performance are supported by scientific evidence.
What are the most common myths about PET plastic?
Blog
New research, innovations, and policies continue to shape the future of PET recycling and the circular economy.
What's new in PET recycling, sustainability, and policy?