What does post-consumer recycling (PCR) really mean? Why should we use it? What are the benefits of using PCR plastics over virgin plastics? Today, we’ll answer all of these questions and provide insight into the pros and cons, energy efficiency and environmental impact of virgin versus recycled plastics. Virgin plastics are new resins produced directly […]

Durable. Virtually unbreakable. Affordable. Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly referred to as PETG or PET-G, is a thermoplastic polyester with remarkable chemical resistance, durability and excellent manufacturing moldability. Because of its low molding temperature, PETG can be easily vacuum and pressure molded as well as heat bent. This makes it very popular for consumer and commercial applications […]

There is no difference between PET and APET plastic. PET is a polyester, chemically known as polyethylene terephthalate. PET can be made from polymers arranged in two main ways; amorphous or crystalline. In fact, with one major exception, everything you touch is amorphous. Microwave food trays, when made from PET, are made from C-PET (crystalline […]

PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) can also be referred to as polyester. PET has excellent strength, toughness, dimensional stability, clarity and abrasion resistance. PET is rapidly becoming the material of choice due to its ease of recycling and widespread use in the food and beverage industry. Geo supports our partners’ green initiatives and offers rPET […]

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is actually polyester. When PET is used in bottles, containers and other applications, it is called PET or PET resin. When PET is used as a fiber, it is often referred to as polyester. The PET bottle was invented by Nathaniel C. Wyeth, a DuPont engineer and brother of American painter Andrew […]