Green graphic reading “Three Steps to End Plastic Waste” with the #1 PET symbol centered. Includes a link to napcor.com/end-plastic-waste and the message “Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay!” NAPCOR and Positively PET logos appear alongside decorative globe illustrations.

♻️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

Graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET reading “ALWAYS RECYCLE THE #1.” A PET plastic bottle with the #1 resin identification code is centered, with a QR code and “Scan me!” callout. Text encourages viewers to learn why PET is the most recycled plastic in the world, with links to PositivelyPET.org and NAPCOR.com and the hashtag #GlobalRecyclingDay.

🌍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/
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Graphic reading “Happy Global Recycling Day” with a message thanking those who make the circular economy possible. The image shows three children outdoors placing PET water bottles into a blue recycling bin labeled with a recycling symbol. NAPCOR and Positively PET logos appear, along with a link to PositivelyPET.org and the #1 PET symbol.

👏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 (look for the #1 in the triangle on the package) recycling works. 𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 #𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘛𝘩𝘦1!

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#PickPET #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecycleRight #PETIsNumber1

🤝𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞: PET bottles and containers are in our homes, ready to be recycled. Separating PET from trash and recycling it properly helps meet the growing demand from manufacturers and drives a healthier, lower-carbon planet. 5/6
#PickPET #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecycleRight

🌎𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: If elementary school kids recycled just 𝐨𝐧𝐞 PET bottle per day, that could generate 106 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐄𝐓 over a year, reducing emissions=burning 7 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐚𝐬! 4/6 #PickPET #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecycleRight #PETIsNumber1

NAPCOR Releases 2024 PET Recycling Report Highlighting System Efficiency Gains and Continued Strength of PET Circularity - NAPCOR NAPCOR’s 2024 PET Recycling Report is here—marking 30 years of data-driven insight.

📊𝐈𝐧 2024, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 1,889 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐄𝐓 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬: A substantial amount that provides valuable feedstock for circular supply chains. napcor.com/news/2024-pe... 3/6 #PickPET #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecycleRight #PETIsNumber1

📌𝐏𝐄𝐓 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜: Widely accepted in curbside recycling programs, PET is lightweight, strong, approved safe by the FDA & regulatory agencies worldwide, and endlessly recyclable into new products like bottles, carpet, & apparel. 2/6 #PickPET

Blue educational graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET reading “LET US RECYCLE.” It features a classroom photo of a teacher with elementary students and the #1 PET resin identification symbol. Text explains that if each student recycled one PET plastic bottle per day (#1 in the triangle), a typical school would recycle about 432 bottles daily. Across 52,000 US elementary schools over a full school year, that would total 106 million pounds of recycled PET for new products, avoiding CO₂ emissions equal to burning 7 million gallons of gasoline. Includes a link to PositivelyPET.org/pet-life-cycle-assessment-report-2023 and a QR code.

♻️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

PET Resources – Positively PET Explore PET's eco-friendly benefits and download key facts!

When you search for your favorite products, look for the #1 in the triangle, and then always, always recycle it so it can be turned into something new. Explore PET: positivelypet.org/resources/
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Promotional graphic announcing “NEW NAPCOR Research Out NOW” for the 2024 PET Recycling Report. The green background features NAPCOR and Positively PET logos, hashtags #PickPET, #RecycleThe1, and #2024PETRecyclingReport, and text highlighting the 30th year of the report. Copy reads: “Get the most comprehensive analysis of North American PET (#1 plastic) recycling — now in its 30th year,” with a link to napcor.com/reports-resources. A “30 Years” badge appears alongside the cover of the 2024 PET Recycling Report. Key takeaways listed include: PET recycling works at scale, measurable system efficiency improvements, PET thermoform recovery growth, and resilience amid market pressure. At the bottom, illustrated people sort PET bottles into colorful recycling bins.

📊 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

A NAPCOR graphic with the headline “A food safety expert speaks up: PET plastic is safe, trusted, circular packaging.” Below it is the PET resin code symbol with the number 1. A subheading reads, “But don’t take our word for it: napcor.com/PET-food-safety.” The bottom half shows a laboratory scene with a scientist in protective gear examining food samples beside a microscope, with other researchers working in the background. Hashtags #PickPET and #RecycleThe1 appear at the bottom.

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

Infographic from NAPCOR and Positively PET featuring a stylized megaphone illustration. The main text reads: “Spread the word about PET #1 plastic.” Below are three steps: 1. Visit PositivelyPET.org/resources 2. Share why you think recycling matters 3. Tag someone making a difference in this space Includes the PET #1 recycling symbol and logos for NAPCOR and Positively PET. The background is dark blue with yellow and white design accents.

📢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

Infographic titled “PET Drives Economic Growth” from NAPCOR and Positively PET, featuring a yellow background and a globe surrounded by dollar icons. Key facts listed: - 300,000+ jobs in the USA¹ - $41 billion in global annual revenue in 2023² - Industry growth outpaces the entire U.S. manufacturing sector³ Includes the URL “PositivelyPET.org/economic-impact” and logos for NAPCOR, Positively PET, America Recycles Day, and Plastic Recycling Week. Text at the bottom explains PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, identified by the #1 recycling code, with sources from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fortune Business Insights, and PLASTICS Industry Association. Hashtags: #AmericaRecyclesDay #PlasticRecyclingWeek

💡 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

NAPCOR and Positively PET infographic titled “Did you know?” for #PlasticRecyclingWeek, reads: “If each person in a city of about 200K people recycled just one PET water bottle a day, here’s what happens when this recycled material is processed for use as a raw material.” 3 illustrated sections show: Cars icon: 2,168 tons of greenhouse gas emissions eliminated equal to taking 424 cars off the road for a year. House icon with solar panels: 54 billion BTUs conserved, enough power for about 1,303 households for a year. Jobs icon: 10 skilled jobs created, 12 jobs supported, 2-8 jobs sustained, and $600-$800 million added to the economy. Bottom: Learn more: NAPCOR.com/sustainability with the PET recycling symbol and NAPCOR & Positively PET logos

♻️ 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

Infographic featuring the “We Recycle” logo and a QR code. The main text reads: “Recycling question? We can answer that. Grab your free resource: www.werecyclewg.org.” At the bottom are logos for NAPCOR, Positively PET, and Recycling Week 2025, along with a green illustrated leaf and the message “Small steps create big change. #PlasticRecyclingWeek.”

🤝 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

Infographic titled “PET Recycling Step-by-Step” from NAPCOR (National Association for PET Container Resources) and Positively PET. It visually outlines the PET recycling process in five steps with icons: 1) Collect, 2) Separate, 3) Bale, grind, shred, 4) Sink or float, 5) Back to the start. At the bottom, it reads: “Learn more: napcor.com/recycling” and includes the hashtag #PlasticRecyclingWeek.

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

Infographic titled “3 Steps to Recycle Right” from NAPCOR and Positively PET. The background is bright green with a blue recycling bin marked with the PET #1 recycling symbol. Text reads: “You are the key to reducing plastic waste! Follow these steps to recycle right:” The three illustrated steps are: 1. Sort, 2. Keep lids on, 3. Rinse. At the bottom, it says “Learn more: PositivelyPET.org/recycling-pet,” and includes #PlasticRecyclingWeek with the NAPCOR and Positively PET logos.

♻️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

The text reads, "We all need good information to make good decisions. Get the facts about PET (polyethylene terephthalate, #1 plastic," followed by: MYTH: It's better to choose aluminum cans over PET bottles. FACT: A typical PET soda bottle has less than half the total greenhouse gas footprint of an aluminum can.  MYTH: PET plastic is bad for the environment. FACT: PET bottles have a lower environmental impact than aluminum and glass.  MYTH: PET bottles are the most common form of litter. FACT: Cigarettes are actually the world's leading form of litter.  MYTH: I'm contributing to ocean debris when I use a PET bottle. FACT: PET is made to be remade; it can be recycled over and over again.  MYTH: PET bottles in landfills can leach into water and contaminate it. FACT: PET bottles are chemically inert; they pose no risk of leaching.  MYTH: BPA is present in plastic water bottles. FACT: PET has never contained BPA.  Learn more: positivelypet.org/myths-and-facts 

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

On a dark blue background are yellow bubble letters that say "You can help end plastic waste." Below that are two Polaroid photos - the first says "new PET bottle," and has a photo of an arm holding a nondescript water bottle up. There is a yellow arrow pointing to the photo, with text that says "PET bottles are made to be remade." The second photo shows a person shopping for water bottles at the supermarket, holding a nondescript water bottle. A yellow arrow points to the photo, with text that reads "New bottles can be made with up to 100% recycled PET." At the very top of the image, it says "Learn more at napcor.com/end-plastic-waste. The Positively PET logo is on the bottom left, and #PlasticFactsJuly is on the bottom right.

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

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

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

Waste360 Masthead Tagged: Waste Recycling Headline: Demand for Recycled PET Sparks New Investment Strategies in Collections and Processing Subheading: The PET recycling industry is seeing record-high recycling rates and increased demand for recycled PET (rPET), driven by corporate commitments and legislative mandates, but meeting future goals will require significant investments in collection and processing infrastructure. Companies like Republic Services are pioneering integrated recycling projects, while the industry pushes for better collection systems and advancements in PET recycling technology to support a more circular economy. Pictured: Bales of clear and colorful plastic bottles with caps Dated: March 6, 2025

♻️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

Husky's John Galt: A value proposition for a circular economy In the last few years, recycling has become a four-letter word, with some environmental groups and major media outlets lambasting its effectiveness and calling the whole notion a scam.

Read on for more of John's wise words about taking politics out of plastics (YES), reducing plastic waste (we ALL want), creating a truly circular economy (it IS achievable), & more: www.plasticsnews.com/perspective/... #PickPET #recyclingisreal #sustainability #ChoosePETbottles #recyclethe1 5/5

All of that, simply by dropping PET in a bin! To help our planet and keep fully #recyclable PET plastic out of landfills and the #environment, always #RecycleThe1. #PickPET #recycle #RecyclingIsReal #circularity #endplasticpollution #Sustainability 4/4