PET facts
- META remains up to date on important information regarding PET.
- PET remains the material of choice for containers, and will continue to grow in packaging.
- PET has been accepted as a safe and convenient packaging material. It contributes to the well-being and health of people by protecting beverages, food, and pharmaceutical products.
- PET has an advantageous life cycle compared to alternative packaging materials such as glass, aluminum, and other metal.
- PET has a negligible impact on global petroleum consumption.
- PET reduces energy usage and greenhouse emissions, compared to glass.
- The use of PET in the global food supply chain cuts transportation energy in half.
- PET does not compete with food products, as these are not required in its manufacture … a concern in developing nations.
- PET can be manufactured without the environmental impact associated with using large land areas.
- On-going developments in resin engineering and conversion equipment enhancements have significantly reduced PET container weight.
- Note on rPET: 20% of each bale is rejected due to presence of materials not acceptable into the recycling stream.
