PET (1)

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a type of plastic often used in bottles and is captured as PET (1) in WikiWaste.

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PET (1) plastic is the most widely recycled of all the plastic polymers and is often used in clear plastic bottles^[2] such as in plastic drinks and water bottles, fizzy drinks bottles, mouthwash bottles, shampoo, liquid hand soap and window cleaner bottles for instance^[2]. 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^[3].

PET (1) can be recycled into polyester fabric and filling for fleeces, carpets and cushion fillings^[2].

Properties

Clarity, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture

Common Applications

Soft drink, water and salad dressing bottles; peanut butter and jam jars; ice cream cone lids; small non-industrial electronics

References

[1] Bottles picture source: Omnexus

[SUS-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Sustainability Guide

[3] PET Resin Association

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