Plastic

PET

Polyethylene Terephthalate. A widely recognised recyclable polymer used in bottles, packaging, sheet and fibre applications.

Material overview

Commercial sourcing based on the requirement

ThinkGreenSource does not hold inventory. We review available supply and buyer requirements for PET, including grade, form, quantity, condition, location and intended application.

Quality note

Food contact and other regulated uses can require specific recycling processes and certification.

Common source streams

  • Bottle streams
  • Packaging and tray material
  • Manufacturing scrap
  • Sheet and preform waste

Typical forms

  • Bales
  • Flakes
  • Regrind
  • Production scrap
  • Pellets where available

Potential buyer uses

  • Packaging
  • Sheet
  • Fibre and textiles
  • Strapping and selected manufactured products
Applications

Where PET may be used

Recycled PET can appear in fibres, insulation related products, panels and composites where the product design and specification allow.

Application examples are general information only. Suitability depends on the specific material, technical specification, testing, standards and applicable regulation.

Information that helps us source accurately

Suppliers:

  • Clear, coloured or mixed stream
  • Source
  • Quantity
  • Bale or processed form
  • Contamination
  • Location

Buyers:

  • Colour requirement
  • Flake or pellet specification
  • Quantity
  • Contamination tolerance
  • Intended application
  • Destination