PET is the most recycled plastic in the world PET was first developed for use in 1941 and patented in 1973 The first PET bottle was recycled in 1977 Up to 40% is saved on fuel when transporting same volume of drinks in PET compared to glass bottles Recycling 1 tonne of PET saves 1.5tonnes of carbon Recycling a single plastic bottle can conserve enough energy to light a 60W light bulb for 6 hours Recycling one tonne of PET bottles saves 6.2m3 of landfill space One tonne of PET is equivalent to approximately 35,000 to 40,000 bottles The weight of a PET bottle can be reduced by light weighting. A standard 500ml bottle weights approximately 25g
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