ALT Promotional graphic for episode 57 of the Sustainably Speaking podcast. The headline reads “Life After the Blue Bin” with the subtitle “with NAPCOR’s Laura Stewart.” The graphic features headshots of host Mia Quinn and NAPCOR Executive Director Laura Stewart against a blue background with circular recycling-themed patterns. The Sustainably Speaking podcast logo appears in the center, and the design uses blue, white, and yellow branding colors.

ALT Promotional graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET announcing the release of the 2024 PET Thermoform Market Analysis. The graphic features the headline “NEW NAPCOR Research Out Now” and invites readers to obtain the first standalone report on PET thermoform recycling in the United States and Canada at napcor.com/reports-resources. A QR code appears beside the report cover, which displays a PET recycling symbol with the number 1. Along the bottom are examples of PET thermoform packaging commonly used for food products, including fruit containers, salad bowls, bakery packaging, snack trays, and prepared food containers. The hashtags #PickPET and #RecycleThe1 appear at the top.

ALT Blue educational graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET asking, “Does PET plastic recycling work?” The answer states: “Yes, PET plastic is fully recyclable, and new products can be made using up to 100% recycled content.” Additional text explains that properly collected and recycled PET helps reduce waste and support a circular economy. Three PET water bottles labeled with the #1 recycling symbol appear along the bottom beside “Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!” and a link to PositivelyPET.org/recycling.

ALT Red infographic from NAPCOR and Positively PET titled “Myth or Fact?” with an illustration of a PET bottle labeled with the #1 recycling symbol. The graphic contrasts a myth and fact about litter: “Myth: Plastic bottles are the most common form of litter.” “Fact: Discarded cigarette butts are actually the world’s leading form of litter, followed by food containers and wrappers.” Text encourages viewers to separate myth from fact on World Environment Day and visit PositivelyPET.org/myths-and-facts.

ALT World Environment Day graphic featuring crushed PET plastic bottles in the background and bold black text reading “PET Plastic Is Part of the Plastic Pollution Solution.” Colorful callout bubbles say “Always recycle the #1,” “Fully recyclable,” and “Important part of a circular economy.” The image includes the PET #1 recycling symbol and directs viewers to NAPCOR.com/end-plastic-waste.

ALT Graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET with a blue background and large white text reading “From Action to Impact.” Subheading says, “Every time you recycle, you make a difference,” alongside “Thank you!” A black-and-white illustration of a PET plastic bottle appears in the center with arrows and stickers that say “Recycle the #1” and “Happy World Environment Day!” PositivelyPET.org appears at the bottom.

ALT Infographic titled “PET Explained: The #1 Plastic” with a large recycling triangle containing the number 1 and the letters “PET” at the center. Surrounding the symbol are six key facts about PET plastic: “Different than other plastics,” “Designed to be recycled,” “Safe for food & drinks,” “Lower carbon footprint,” “Supports jobs & manufacturing,” and “Essential in emergencies.” Each fact is paired with an icon, including recycling arrows, beverage bottles, a globe, a manufacturing worker, and emergency assistance hands. At the bottom, the graphic reads “PET: #Made to be Remade” and “PositivelyPET.org,” alongside the Positively PET and NAPCOR logos. The design uses a dark blue background with white, blue, and yellow accents.

ALT Graphic showing three clear PET plastic bottles with blue caps lying side by side. A yellow banner in the upper left reads “The News” above a PET #1 recycling symbol. Large text states: “Industry Conversation Is Shifting: PET Circularity Depends on Systems That Work.” Below is a quote from Plastics News that reads: “Circularity cannot depend entirely on imported material, volatile geopolitics and struggling recyclers operating without enough domestic feedstock or market support.” NAPCOR and Positively PET logos appear at the bottom.

ALT Promotional graphic for a Positively PET blog post titled “Microplastics, PET Bottles, and the Need for Science-Led Solutions.” The image shows several crushed and empty PET plastic bottles against a dark background. Text highlights the message: “Consumers Deserve Reporting That Reflects Scientific Complexity and Context.” The graphic includes the Beverage Daily logo, a link to PositivelyPET.org/blog, the #1 PET symbol, and NAPCOR and Positively PET logos.

ALT Graphic titled “Taking PET Plastic’s Story to Washington” over a background of PET plastic bottles. Text highlights that PET is the most recycled plastic in the world, has a proven recycling system already working today, and that stronger collection policies can further scale impact. The graphic references building on what already works and includes icons representing PET bottles, recycling, growth, and the US Capitol. NAPCOR and Positively PET logos appear at the bottom, along with the message: “Stronger policies. Strong system. A more circular future.”

ALT NAPCOR graphic promoting its 2024 PET Recycling Report. The image shows a hand placing a PET plastic bottle into a recycling bin next to large text reading, “PET Plastic Recycling Works But the System Needs Support.” Supporting messages state: “Recyclable by design: PET is made to be remade,” “US recyclers under pressure: Imports market volatility impacting domestic capacity,” “Changing material stream: Lighter bottles, more thermoforms,” and “Policy shapes outcomes: Strong systems = stronger recycling.” The NAPCOR logo and website, NAPCOR.com/blog, appear at the bottom.

ALT Infographic comparing “Burning Value vs Recycling Value” for PET plastic. On the left, an image of burning trash represents disposal, with icons noting lost material value, higher system costs, and increased emissions. On the right, a person places a plastic bottle into a recycling bin, representing recycling, with benefits listed: keeps materials in use, supports jobs and the local economy, and reduces environmental impact. The bottom message reads: “PET plastic is made to be remade,” with the #1 PET recycling symbol and the website PositivelyPET.org.

ALT Graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET titled “Myth or Fact?” showing a PET (#1) plastic bottle. The graphic contrasts a myth and a fact. Myth: plastic bottles are bad for the environment. Fact: a PET bottle (look for the #1) has less than half the total greenhouse gas emissions of an aluminum can. Text encourages viewers to separate myth from fact this Earth Day and directs them to PositivelyPET.org/myths-and-facts.

ALT Earth Day graphic on a green background featuring photos of children and adults recycling in blue recycling bins and participating in outdoor cleanups. The collage highlights community participation in recycling. Text reads “#EarthDay | April 22, 2026,” “Recycle #1 PET for Our Future,” and “PositivelyPET.org.” Logos for NAPCOR and Positively PET appear at the bottom.

ALT Infographic from NAPCOR and Positively PET titled “PET (#1) is Part of the Plastic Pollution Solution.” The graphic explains that recycling PET plastic helps reduce plastic waste. Four sections highlight key points: PET plastic is made to be remade and is fully recyclable with lower emissions than aluminum and glass; PET supports the global economy, generating about $41 billion annually and hundreds of thousands of US jobs; PET recycling works and bottles are accepted in nearly all US recycling programs; and PET contains no phthalates, BPA, or PFAS and is approved for food contact by major regulators. Illustrations include PET bottles, a piggy bank and money, a person recycling into color-coded bins, and a laboratory flask. A link directs viewers to napcor.com/end-plastic-waste.

ALT Graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET reading “Small Habits, Big Impact: Four recycling tips.” The image shows a person placing a plastic bottle into a recycling bin in the background, with a recycling symbol in the center. Four tips are highlighted with icons: “Empty containers,” “Don’t bag recyclables,” “Leave the cap on,” and “Always recycle the #1 (PET).” The graphic ends with “Happy Earth Day!” and a link to PositivelyPET.org/recycling-PET.

ALT Graphic from NAPCOR and Positively PET showing clear PET (#1) food containers holding items like cookies, candy, and prepared foods. Text reads: “A food safety expert speaks up: PET plastic is safe, trusted, circular packaging.” The image highlights the #1 PET recycling symbol and directs viewers to napcor.com/PET-food-safety, with hashtags #PickPET and #RecycleThe1.

ALT Graphic promoting Positively PET educational resources, including updated fact sheets, infographics, and videos about PET (#1) plastic. The design shows photos of people recycling and text explaining that the resources help users understand the #1 plastic, with a link to PositivelyPET.org/resources and a large PET recycling symbol (#1) at the bottom.