Pet Resin Association | The PET Resin Association

PETRA is the trade association for North America's producers of PET

PET is the most recycled plastic in America.

Bottles, jars and containers made of PET can be identified by the #1 chasing arrows recycling code stamped on the bottom.

PETRA promotes the recyclability and sustainability of PET

PETRA is dedictaed to educating the public about the benefits and value of PET

PETRA is dedictaed to providing accurate technical and scientific information about PET

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 "chasing arrows" recycling code stamped on the bottom.

BPA Free Don't Worry. PET Plastics Contain No BPA.

There's been a lot of confusion lately about the presence of a chemical called Bisphenol-A (BPA) that is used in some plastics. Consumers should know that PET plastics do not contain any BPA and never have. Learn more>

Meet "PET"...A Recycled PET Bottle and Super-Robot!

That's right, a recycled PET bottle is the inspiration behind an imaginative children's manga comic book series called Leave it to PET!. Japanese graphic artist Kenji Sonishi is the author and illustrator. More>