Efficient PET Recycling
PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) is represented with the number 1 logo, and is considered perfectly safe to drink from. PET is a thermoplastic polymer resin and doesn’t actually contain Polyethylene. It has a high melting point of 245°c, which leads to it being formed and recycled in alternative ways. PET is produced through the polymerisation of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.
Uses of PET Plastic
- Non-food bottles
- Fibres for clothing
- Sleeping bags
- Transparent carbonated drinks bottles
