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[[File:PET bottles.jpg| | [[File:PET bottles.jpg|100|right|PET Plastic botttles]] <ref>[https://omnexus.specialchem.com/selection-guide/polyethylene-terephthalate-pet-plastic/ Omnexus</ref> | ||
[[PET (1)]] plastic is the most widely recycled of all the plastic polymers and is often used in clear plastic bottles<ref name="SUS">[http://www.sustainabilityguide.co.uk/2018/02/05/recyclable-plastic/ Sustainability Guide]</ref> such as in plastic drinks and water bottles, fizzy drinks bottles, mouthwash bottles, shampoo, liquid hand soap and window cleaner bottles for instance<ref name="SUS" />. It is also abbreviated to PETE. It is a clear, strong and light weight plastic that is widely used for packaging foods and beverages. Special grades of [[PET (1)]] are used for carry home take-away food containers and prepared food trays that can be warmed in the oven or microwave<ref>[http://www.petresin.org/news_introtoPET.asp/ PET Resin Association]</ref>. | [[PET (1)]] plastic is the most widely recycled of all the plastic polymers and is often used in clear plastic bottles<ref name="SUS">[http://www.sustainabilityguide.co.uk/2018/02/05/recyclable-plastic/ Sustainability Guide]</ref> such as in plastic drinks and water bottles, fizzy drinks bottles, mouthwash bottles, shampoo, liquid hand soap and window cleaner bottles for instance<ref name="SUS" />. It is also abbreviated to PETE. It is a clear, strong and light weight plastic that is widely used for packaging foods and beverages. Special grades of [[PET (1)]] are used for carry home take-away food containers and prepared food trays that can be warmed in the oven or microwave<ref>[http://www.petresin.org/news_introtoPET.asp/ PET Resin Association]</ref>. | ||