We Are Buying PET Bottle Scraps

What is PET Bottles?

Let's start with PET, Polyethylene terephthalate also known as P.E.T or PETE. PET Plastics are some of the more commonly discussed plastics when searching for solutions for drinking water. Unlike other types of plastics, polyethylene terephthalate is considered safe and is represented on water bottles with the number "1" (just like the picture below), indicating it is a safe option.

PET or PETE

Usage:

Soda Bottles
Water Bottles
Shampoo Bottles
Mouthwash Bottles
Peanut Butter Bottles

Other Types Of Plastic Classification & Usage

HDPE

High Density Polyethylene

Usage:

Milk, Water and Juice Jugs
Detergent Bottles
Yogurt & Margarine Tubs
Grocery Bags

V

Vinyl

Usage:

Clear Food Packaging
Shampoo Bottles

LDPE

Low Density Polyethylene

Usage:

Bread Bags
Frozen Food Bags
Squeezable Bottles

PP

Polypropylene

Usage:

Ketchup Bottles
Yogurt & Margarine Tubs

PS

Polystyrene

Usage:

Meat Trays
Egg Cartons
Cups & Plates

Other

Usage:

Ketchup
3 & 5 Gallon Water Bottles
Some Juice Bottles

Why Do We Buy Plastic PET Bottles Scrap?

Simple, to help "Reduce Pollution". By recycling PET bottles we help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recycling plastic water bottles also helps to decrease the amount of pollution in the air and water sources. Many landfill facilities will incinerate plastic bottles to save waste, which can emit toxic pollutants or irritants into the air. Let's help save mother nature by recycling empty plastic bottles.