Polyethylene Terephthalate, (aka PET, PETE, or obsolete PETP or PET-P) is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family that is used in synthetic fibers such as: beverage, food and liquid containers. It happens to be one of the most important raw materials used in man-made fibers.

Depending on the processing and thermal history, it may exist both as a amorphous (transparent) and as a semi-crystalline (opaque and white) material.

The majority of the world’s PET Production is for synthetic fibers (in excess of 60%) with bottle production accounting for around 30% of global demand.  In discussing textile applications, PET is generally referred to as simply “polyester” while “PET” is used most often to refer to packaging applications.

These bottles are easily identifiable in the recycle stream. PET has a resin identification code of 1. PET, as with may plastics and it is also a excellent candidate for thermal recycling. The PET bottle was patented in 1973.

Here are a few other examples of PET products:

• 1 Liter drink bottles
• 16 oz. portable filtered water bottle
• 16 oz. soft drink (DR. Pepper, Coke, Sprite, bottled water)
• Sails are made up of a brand of PET Fiber

These water bottles are safe to use and safe to recycle. They are widely accepted by the FDA to be acceptable containers for food storage and use, as long as you follow the manufacturers directions. Do not overheat or microwave plastic unless it is recommended or designed for such use.

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