What is the difference between PETE and PET bottles?

PETE and PET are essentially the same material, but PETE is a specific type of PET. PET stands for Polyethylene Terephthalate, which is a type of plastic commonly used in beverage bottles, food packaging, and other consumer products. PETE, on the other hand, specifically refers to PET that has been designated with the recycling code 1.

So, in short, PETE is a subset of PET. PETE bottles are made from PET plastic and are labeled with the recycling code 1. PETE is highly recyclable and commonly used for single-use beverage bottles, food containers, and other similar items.