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PET plastic # 1 is used in water bottles and pop bottles. Why should they be recycled but not be reused?

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They should be recycled but not reused because the "repeated use increases the risk of leaching and bacterial growth." Also, recycling PET plastic "results in reduced energy consumption, lower cost, and reduced environmental impact."

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