PlasticResin code #1

PET — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Polyethylene terephthalate is a clear, rigid plastic commonly used for beverage bottles, beauty bottles, jars, and thermoformed trays.

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What is PET?

Polyethylene terephthalate is a clear, rigid plastic commonly used for beverage bottles, beauty bottles, jars, and thermoformed trays.

Common uses

Beverage bottlesSerum bottlesClamshellsJarsFood trays

EPR Classification

Usually reported as PET or resin code #1 plastic rather than a generic plastic category.

Recyclability: Clear PET bottles are commonly recyclable; colored, opaque, small-format, or label-heavy PET may need closer review.

Recycled content: PCR PET may be required or rewarded in eco-modulated fee systems. Track PCR separately from total recycled content.

Common Packaging Formats

Format	Typical weight	Common products
Bottle	18-55g	Serums, shampoos, beverages
Jar	12-40g	Creams, balms, food products
Thermoform	4-25g	Trays and clamshells

How to Document PET

• Ask suppliers for resin type, resin identification code, component weight, PCR percentage, and additives.
• Request separate weights for closures, pumps, liners, labels, and decorations.
• Do not report all plastics as one category; resin-specific classification is usually required.

Often Confused With

HDPEPVCOther Plastic

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.