Does PET (#1 plastic) recycling really work? Yes. ♻️ The challenge isn’t whether it works; it’s making sure more PET is collected & recycled instead of being wasted. When you see the #1 inside the triangle, #RecycleThe1. positivelypet.org/recycling/ #WorldEnvironmentDay #PickPET

❌Myth: Plastic bottles are the world’s most common litter. ✅FACT: Nope, that's cigarettes. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's keep recyclable materials like PET in the circular economy. ♻️When you see the #1, #RecycleThe1! positivelypet.org/myths-and-fa...

Banning PET (#1 plastic) or replacing it w/ less sustainable alternatives can unintentionally increase waste, emissions, & resource use. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, read more about practical solutions to #EndPlasticWaste: napcor.com/end-plastic-... #PickPET #RecycleThe1

🌎On #WorldEnvironmentDay, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐎𝐔 & those who #recycle.🙌When you see the 1 in the ♻️, know it’s fully recyclable PET plastic. Repeated small actions create real impact. Always #RecycleThe1! Thank you for doing your part. positivelypet.org/recycling-pet/

PET plastic is part of everyday life, yet it's often misunderstood. In our very 1st blog post, we tackle common questions, e.g., are they safe, recyclable, bad for the environment? Read the article here: positivelypet.org/blog/the-six... Subscribe to stay in the know! #PickPET #RecycleThe1

@plasticsnews.bsky.social recently highlighted growing concerns facing the US PET recycling system, including facility closures, flat collection rates, market volatility, & rising imports. Our latest post explores why this matters for circularity: positivelypet.org/blog/growing... #CircularEconomy

🧪 Convos about #microplastics matter & should be grounded in science, context, & evidence-based solutions. ♻️ Our latest article explores PET's (#1 plastic) safety, recyclability, and role in a #CircularEconomy, and why not all plastics should be treated the same. 🌎🔬 positivelypet.org/blog/the-nee...

PET recycling works, but strong #recycling systems need support. NAPCOR’s Q&A w/ Packaging World shows: ♻️ PET remains highly recyclable 🏭 US recycling infrastructure under pressure ⚖️ Smart policy matters Read more: bit.ly/3Pcq2CG #PickPET #RecycleThe1

Burning PET (#1 plastic) is costly and wasteful. Recycling keeps materials in use, supports jobs, and cuts emissions. Policy matters: invest in recycling, not disposal. PET isn’t waste—it’s a resource. 🔗 positivelypet.org #PickPET #RecycleThe1 #PolicyMatters #CircularEconomy

🌎 #EarthDay myth buster: ❌ Plastic bottles are bad for the environment ✅ PET bottles (look for #1) have 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 the GHG emissions of aluminum cans. ♻️Materials should be judged on data, not assumptions: positivelypet.org/myths-and-fa... #OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthDay2026 #RecycleThe1

🌎#EarthDay thought: PET bottles (#1 plastic) are made to be remade. ♻️The biggest barrier to recycling isn’t the material—it’s making sure recyclable items actually get recycled. 👉 Your efforts matter: positivelypet.org #RecycleThe1 #OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthDay2026

🌎Want to help end plastic pollution this #EarthDay? Start here: Recycle.♻️ If you see the #1 in the triangle, it’s PET plastic & 100% recyclable—it never belongs in a landfill. Learn more: napcor.com/end-plastic-... #RecycleThe1 #EndPlasticPollution #OurPowerOurPlanet

🌎Happy #EarthDay! Small habits = big impact. ♻️If you see the #1 in the triangle, it’s PET plastic: recycle it. PET is 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞, but only if it makes it into the recycling bin. Small actions create a circular economy: positivelypet.org/recycling-pet/ #RecycleThe1 #OurPowerOurPlanet

Food-contact materials are among the most rigorously evaluated materials in the world. PET (#1 plastic) has been used safely in food and beverage packaging for decades, & helps protect food and extend shelf life. Take it from Dr. Patton, not us: napcor.com/blog/pet-foo... #PickPET #FoodSafety

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #1 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Explore updated PET fact sheets, along with infographics and videos on PET recycling and sustainability. 🔗 positivelypet.org/resources/ #RecycleThe1 #PickPET #Recycling

♻️When 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, PET plastic (look for the #1 in the triangle) stays out of landfills and in circulation. 👇 napcor.com/blog/whats-a... #PickPET

♻️Let's 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 this #GlobalRecyclingDay: ✅ PET plastic (#1 in the △) is fully recyclable. ✅A PET bottle emits fewer GHG than aluminum. ✅When you #recycle a PET bottle, it can be turned into new products. The fact is, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞. positivelypet.org/myths-and-fa...

♻️Ending plastic waste isn't about a single solution; it's about systems. When 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭, & 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, recyclable materials like PET (#1 plastic) can keep delivering value. Read 3 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞: bit.ly/3YI5a7d #GlobalRecyclingDay #PickPET

🌍On #GlobalRecyclingDay, what's 1 of the simplest ways to 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭? 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞. Take a quick look at the bottom of your bottle/container. If you see a 1 inside the △, that means it’s PET, the plastic that’s 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞. Always #RecycleThe1! positivelypet.org/recycling-pet/ #PickPET

👏NAPCOR members: 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 to build a stronger #CircularEconomy. Because of you, PET is the most recycled plastic in the world. This #GlobalRecyclingDay, learn more about what makes PET the most recycled plastic in the world: positivelypet.org   #PickPET

♻️𝐏𝐄𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬! Recycling PET plastic (polyethylene terephthalate, look for the #1 in the triangle) is one of the biggest sustainability wins we have. To wit: 1/6 🧵 #PickPET #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecycleRight #PETIsNumber1 #RecyclingIsReal

🧵Did you know those plastic bottles/packages in your home are probably made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate)? Look for the 1 in the triangle. If you see it, you know it's PET packaging. 1/6

As we close the year, we want to say THANK YOU. We wish you and your teams a joyful holiday season and a healthy, successful New Year! We look forward to working together in the year ahead. With warmest wishes, Laura, Alasdair, Jennifer, Lauren, Lindsay, and Shankar

📊 NEW: NAPCOR’s 2024 PET Recycling Report is out—30 years of tracking PET #recycling at scale in North America. Read more: napcor.com/reports-reso... #PickPET #RecycleThe1

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our members, partners, policymakers, recyclers, brand owners, and advocates who make progress possible. Your collaboration supports jobs, innovation, and a more circular future for PET. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂

NEW! A food-safety expert explains why PET (#1) remains one of the safest, most trusted packaging materials: 🔹 Strong regulatory oversight 🔹 Proven food protection & lower GHGs 🔹 Most recycled plastic globally 👉https://napcor.com/blog/pet-food-safety/ #PickPET #RecycleThe1 #FoodSafety

📢Recycling matters—so does talking about it! Every bottle, every container, every choice adds up. Now that #PlasticRecyclingWeek is over, it's up to you! Tell the world abt PET (#1 plastic) & #recycling.♻️Learn more & join the convo positivelypet.org/resources/ #PickPET #RecycleThe1

♻️#AmericaRecyclesDay is a reminder that #recycling is more than just a blue bin; it’s an essential part of a #CircularEconomy. The #WeRecycleWorkingGroup works together to strengthen recycling, support jobs, & build a sustainable future: www.werecyclewg.org #Manufacturing

💡 Did you know? PET (#1 plastic) drives economic growth—supporting 300K+ US jobs & $41B in global activity through manufacturing & recycling. ♻️ Learn more 👉 positivelypet.org/economic-imp... #PlasticRecyclingWeek #PickPET #CircularEconomy

♻️ From bottle to brand-new! When you recycle PET (#1) plastic, it’s collected, cleaned, shredded, & remade into new bottles, clothes, & more—keeping resources in use & out of landfills/waterways. 🌎 👉 napcor.com/sustainabili... #PlasticRecyclingWeek #PickPET #CircularEconomy

🤝 Collaboration in action! This #PlasticRecyclingWeek we celebrate the #WeRecycleWorkingGroup—a coalition of 20+ orgs working to strengthen recycling systems & advance a #CircularEconomy.👉Explore free resources: www.werecyclewg.org #WeRecycleWorkingGroup #PickPET #Recycling

What happens after you recycle a PET (#1) bottle? ♻️It’s collected, sorted, cleaned, & remade into new bottles, packaging, & textiles—again & again. YOU start the cycle when you recycle.🌎Check the journey: napcor.com/recycling/ #PlasticRecyclingWeek #PickPET #RecycleThe1

♻️Recycling keeps valuable materials in our economy, supports jobs & protects resources. Every PET (#1) bottle you recycle fuels a #CircularEconomy. 👉During #PlasticRecyclingWeek, learn what you can do to recycle right: positivelypet.org/recycling-pet/ #PickPET #RecycleThe1

Myth-busting time!♻️PET (#1 plastic) is misunderstood, but it’s the most recycled plastic in the world & can be made with 100% recycled content. It’s lightweight, durable, & lower impact than glass/ aluminum. 👉https://positivelypet.org/myths-and-facts/ #PlasticRecyclingWeek #PickPET #RecycleThe1

From production to #recycling, PET (#1 plastic) supports thousands of jobs. Its value flows through: ♾ Manufacturing that keeps supply chains moving ♻️ Turning used packaging into new products 🧣 Industries that depend on PET & recycled PET Learn more: positivelypet.org #PickPET #CircularEconomy

♻️What’s next for PET #recycling? In the latest Redefining Plastics podcast, host Justin Riney talks with our Exec Director, Laura Stewart, about PET’s success, challenges, & the road ahead for a #CircularEconomy. 🎧 Listen: napcor.com/blog/redefin... #PickPET #RecycleThe1 #Sustainability

When you recycle PET plastic bottles (look for the #1), you’re helping our planet.🌎 But should you take the lid off? (Nope.) Pre-rinse? (Yes, if poss!) We know #recycling can be confusing. This #PlasticFactsJuly, we've made it easy: positivelypet.org/recycling-pe... #PlasticFreeJuly #RecycleThe1 ♻️

Get this: When you #recycle PET (#1 plastic), you reduce plastic waste, keep plastic out of waterways/landfills, & contribute to a #CircularEconomy!💪This #PlasticFactsJuly, learn 3 steps to help #endplasticpollution: napcor.com/blog/three-s... #PickPET #PlasticFreeJuly #RecycleThe1

🐘#PlasticFactsJuly: If you pick beverages in PET (#1 plastic) bottles vs aluminum cans & glass bottles for just 1 year, you'd avoid generating a staggering 2.6 billion pounds of solid waste = the weight of 200K elephants!! 😮Small choices have BIG impact. positivelypet.org/resources/ #PlasticFreeJuly

Our small, everyday choices have a BIG impact on the planet. Over the next four weeks, or as we like to call it, #PlasticFactsJuly, stay tuned as we bust myths, share facts, and offer recycling tips. positivelypet.org #PlasticFreeJuly #PickPET #RecycleThe1 #PETIsNumber1

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, how can you #BeatPlasticPollution? #Recycle the 1! ♻️ If you see a 1 inside the △, you know it’s PET, the most recycled & recyclable plastic in the world. A PET bottle can be #recycled & turned into a new bottle in 6 weeks.🔑YOU are the key: positivelypet.org/recycling-pet/

What happens after you put your plastic bottle in the #recycling bin? If you see a 1 inside the triangle on your plastic container, you know it’s PET & made to be remade. Check out your PET bottle's journey: youtu.be/oNjTyxpwzSQ?... #PickPET #RecycleThe1 #RecyclingIsReal

This #EarthDay2025, we’re celebrating PET, the #1 plastic that’s good for the enviro (aluminum cans have 2x, & glass bottles 3x, the greenhouse gas emissions of PET) AND the economy (the PET industry adds billions to the economy every year): positivelypet.org #PickPET #OurPowerOurPlan #RecyleThe1

This #GlobalRecyclingDay, how can you help the environment? #Recycle! ♻️If you see a 1 inside the △, you know it’s PET=more #sustainable than aluminum & glass & endlessly recyclable. YOU can keep it out of the landfill and waterways, you #recyclinghero you! 💪 positivelypet.org/recycling-pet/ #PickPET

Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay, all!♻️Our thanks to those working at recovering and #recycling the world’s resources. Together, we are forging a #circulareconomy.🤝Here are 3 steps you can take right now to help end #plasticwaste: napcor.com/blog/three-s... #PickPET #RecyclingHeroes

♻️In this Waste360 Q&A, NAPCOR's Alasdair Carmichael & Lauren Laibach discuss how better collection systems & #recycling advancements support a #circulareconomy. Step 1: put your PET plastic (#1 in the △) in the bin! Always #RecycleThe1. More at bit.ly/3Dzjx7q #PickPET #PutItInTheBin

🙌 BRAVO to John Galt, Chairman of Husky Technologies, who draws on his 40 years of industry leadership in a @plasticsnews.bsky.social opinion piece to state: #recycling works. And PET (look for the #1 on the container), the most recycled plastic globally, is proving its value every day. 1/5

PET (look for the #1 on the container) plastic #recycling works, eg, Oregon's bottle deposit program achieves PET recycling rates above 75%! If we want to reduce plastic pollution, we need to get our PET plastic into recycling bins where its journey is just beginning: bit.ly/3XkBRrw 1/4

1/3 The truth about PET (#1 plastic) might surprise you: it's the most commonly used material for beverage containers & the most #recycled plastic in the world. vimeo.com/803188096

Hello world! ♻️ PET (look for the #1) is the most recycled plastic in the world. Studies show a PET soda bottle has less than 1/2 the greenhouse gas emissions of an aluminum can and about a 1/5 of a glass bottle. When you #PickPET and #RecycleThe1, you help the environment. positivelypet.org