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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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/
#PickPET #RecycleThe1 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability 6/6

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 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

♻️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

The title is "Recycling Tips," and it shows four green text boxes with white font. The first box, with a small image of three water bottles bent in a triangle, says "Sort at the source. Sort your waste - if you see the 1 inside the triangle, you know it's ultra-recyclable PET. The second box, which shows a small image of a bunch of colored bottle caps, says "Keep your lid on. If you leave the lid or cap on your soda or water, it will be recycled with the bottle. The third box, which has a small image of water flowing out of a plastic bottle, says "Rinse and repeat. Rinse your containers before recycling, if possible." The fourth box, which shows a small image of a blue recycling bin, says "Know what to recycle. Learn what's recyclable in your community." In the middle of the four boxes is a white recycling symbol on a green circle. The bottom of the image has the Positively PET logo with "More information: positivelypet.org/recycling-pet." The top of the image lists PlasticFactsJuly.

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 ♻️

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

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

3/3 As part of the circular economy, the PET bottle you #recycle today can be turned into a new bottle back in your hand in just 6 weeks. If you really want to pick the best packaging for the environment, #PickPET and #RecycleThe1! #getthefacts #sustainability #circulareconomy #recyclingisreal

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

2023 US PET Bottle Recycling Rate Reaches Highest Level in Decades; Recycled PET Content in US Bottles Reaches Highest Level Ever - NAPCOR 2023 PET Plastic Bottle Recycling Rates Reached New Heights, According to NAPCOR

5/5 Bottom-line: Don't believe those who say you can't recycle PET plastic. Always #RecycleThe1! napcor.com/news/2023-pe...

#PickPET #sustainability #recycle #RecyclingIsReal #circularity #newresearch