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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polyethylene Terephthalate, also known as PET or PETE, is a universally useful thermoplastic polymer and has a place with the polyester family of polymers. PET is the most widely recycled plastic in the world. PET features excellent mechanical, optical, and electrical properties.

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SUSTAINABILITY - Free Webinar


The biggest trend in 2021 is sustainability. Everyone is asking for sustainable packaging, but do they really know what they are asking for?

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Polypropylene (PP)

Polypropylene (PP) is made from propene/propylene monomer and a linear hydrocarbon resin, having chemical formula (C3H6)n. PP is an inflexible and crystalline thermoplastic used generally in regular products, including packaging trays, battery cases, household products, and so forth. The annual U.S. consumption volume of PP is approximately 37 billion pounds and is second only to polyethylene.

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