This clear PET resin has been sourced from other pcr collection areas in North America. Products like this are material that has been used by consumers and reached its end of life AND is diverted from the landfill through a formal or an informal recycling program to be reutilized in future production. PET resins like this one are commonly used to create finished goods including, but not limited to, bottles, electrical applications, carpet fibers, apparel, and footwear. This product comes with FDA certifications.