PETRA is the industry association for North America's producers of PET - polyethylene terephthalate - the clear and lightweight plastic used around the world to package foods, beverages, personal care products and other consumer items.

PETRA (the PET Resin Association) is dedicated to:

• Promoting the benefits and value of PET and PET resin products
• Educating the public about the safety and uses of PET
• Providing accurate technical and scientific information about PET
• Encouraging the recycling and sustainable use of PET
• Serving as the authoritative voice on issues impacting the industry

PET is the most recycled plastic in America. Bottles, jars and containers made of PET can be identified by the #1 and chasing arrows code stamped on the bottom.

Phthalates in PET Resin? No.

PET resin—the basic building block for PET plastic packaging materials, beverage containers and a host of other consumer items—contains no phthalates. The common term “phthalate” is short for “ortho-phthalate” or “phthalate ester plasticizer.” PET is a tere-phthalate, not a controversial ortho-phthalate. These phthalates are sometimes used to soften other plastics, such as vinyl, but not PET. For more on the safety of PET, click here.