We Are PET

NAPCOR is the trade association for the PET plastic packaging industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The PET Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Report is now available. Learn more.

What is PET?

PET (polyethylene terephthalate, #1 plastic) is a transparent, lightweight, strong, safe, shatterproof, and recyclable packaging material. A suitable package for everything from specialty beverages to fresh blueberries to ketchup. About PET

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New PET Decarbonization Roadmap

Discover how the US PET industry can reduce total annual emissions by approximately 42% by 2050, even as production grows. Let's Move PET Forward

Three steps to help end plastic waste

Check out our article outlining the steps we can all take to ensure PET plastic doesn't become plastic pollution. Read on

Positively PET

Plastics have been in the news a lot lately, but not all plastics are the same. PET plastic, easily identified by the #1 on the container, is safe, lightweight, resealable, shatter-resistant, and best of all, fully recyclable. Learn More

Get the latest PET resources

From microplastics to reuse models, explore the current technical landscape of popular plastic topics. Within each topic, gain a unique PET perspective fitting of this exceptional polymer. Explore, find answers, and correct misconceptions

Recyclable,
Sustainable PET

Today’s PET resin and package production is increasingly efficient, using less energy and resources than ever before. After safely delivering the products they contain, PET bottles can be recycled and reprocessed back into a clean raw material. Recycling: How it Works Made from Recycled PET

Why PET? Learn about this innovative packaging

PET (#1 plastic ) brings packaging visions to life, with unmatched clarity, scope for design innovation, shelf appeal, performance, and convenience. Why PET?

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Latest News & Updates

After Record-Setting Year, Michigan Recycle Bowl Returns to the Big House

October 15, 2026

After University of Michigan fans collected more than 47,000 pounds of recyclable and compostable material at last year's record-setting Recycle Bowl, the event returns to Michigan Stadium on October 24, 2026. The fourth annual event aims to break that record while demonstrating how convenient recycling, education, and collaboration can keep valuable materials in use.

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