This clear PET resin has been sourced from averted collection areas in Africa. Products like this from averted sources contain material collected from communities with mismanaged waste that are greater than 50km from the shore line. This is plastic that, if not responsibility recovered on land and reutilized for production, would likely remain in the environment, causing pollution. Along with other products in our Averted line, this resin contains 100% averted plastic. 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 GRS, FDA certifications.