Understanding numbers 1-7 and what they mean for your recycling bin.
PET is the most commonly recycled plastic worldwide, identified by resin code 1. Found in beverage bottles, food containers, and polyester textiles, PET has a recycling rate of approximately 29% in the United States.
The recycling process involves collection, sorting, shredding, washing, and pelletizing. The resulting rPET material can be used in new bottles, clothing fibers, and packaging materials.