Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What is PET? Why is it preferred for packing food items? [3 Mark]

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> PET is the abbreviated form of Polyethylene Terephthalate. It is the most commonly used thermoplastic polymer resin. [1 Mark]
Many beverages, food items, and consumer products are delivered in bottles and packages made from PET because it is safe, strong, transparent, and versatile. [2 Mark]