There are both industrial- and consumer-related uses for PET plastics. The following are some examples of the most common uses for polyethylene terephthalate:

• It is commonly used in bottles and other plastic containers. This includes soda bottles, bakery products, water bottles, peanut butter jars and even in frozen foods packaging.
• It is used to hold cosmetics. Since it is easy to mold, manufacturers can create very specific shapes for a variety of cosmetic products.
• It is commonly used for the storage of chemicals, including household cleaners.