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PETRA Urges Testing of Biodegradable Additives For Food Safety and Recycling Integrity

New York, NY — PETRA, the trade association representing North America’s PET resin producers, is advocating that appropriate chemical, toxicological and performance testing be conducted on newly developed “biodegradable additives” to substantiate their food-contact safety and recyclability. PET is used worldwide for food and beverage packaging because it is an inert and hygienic material that is …

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Life Cycle Study Gives Environmental Edge to PET over Bioplastic

New York, NY (March 2009) — A life cycle analysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) — the polyester plastic used for most convenience-sized soda and water bottles — has confirmed that PET resin is a highly recyclable and energy efficient packaging material. “PET has long been the packaging material of choice for food and beverage manufacturers because …

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