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.

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>

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