5. PREPARATION & USE OF PET
Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) which is a thermoplastic
resin “created by thecondensation of terephthalicacid and
ethyleneglycol.”
1. It is colorless, rigid, lightweight, and impact-resistant.
2. It is primarily used in food and beveragecontainers,
although itcan also be used in injection molding,
pharmaceuticals, and make-up.
3. It can also be recycled as carpeting and reusableshopping
bags, such as thoseyou can find at Wal-Mart.
