Consider the following statements regarding “Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE)”: 1. It is the most widely recycled plastic. 2. It is not permitted to import in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE): A member of the polyester family of polymers, a strong synthetic fibre and resin.

It is produced by the polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. PET is the most widely recycled plastic.
The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 were amended in 2021 to allow import of PET into the country including Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs).

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