Dear Readers,
During our daily life
Plastics are everywhere. Some are Eco-friendly. At the bottom of most plastic
containers you can find a small number inside the three arrow triangle
recycling symbol and indicates the type of resin used to produce the plastic.
The little number inside the triangle tells the real story and gives the
information about the recycling which ranges from one to seven Sometimes below the numbers you also find the abbreviations for the plastic type (PETE, HDPE, etc.). The most widely accepted plastics for recycling are number is 1 and 2.
Code#1-PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) PET is one
of the most commonly used plastics in consumer products, and is found in most
water and pop bottles, and some packaging. Products made of #1 (PET) plastic should be recycled but not reused.
Code#2-HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) HDPE
plastic is the stiff plastic used to make milk jugs, detergent and oil bottles,
toys, and some plastic bags. Products made of #2 HDPE are
reusable and recyclable.
Code#3 - PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) PVC is a soft,
flexible plastic, It is commonly used to make
window frames, garden hoses, arbores, raised beds and to make plastic pipes and parts for plumbing. Products made
using PVC plastic are not recyclable.
Code#4 - LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) The plastic
grocery bags used in most stores today are made using LDPE plastic. Products
made using LDPE plastic are reusable, but not always recyclable.
Code#5 - PP (Polypropylene) Polypropylene plastic is
tough and lightweight, and has excellent heat-resistance qualities. PP is
considered safe for reuse.
Code#6 - PS (Polystyrene) Polystyrene is lightweight and easily-formed plastic with a
wide variety of uses. It is most often used to make disposable Styrofoam
drinking cups,
Recycling is not widely available for polystyrene products.
Code#7 - Other (BPA, Polycarbonate and LEXAN) The #7 category was designed as a catch-all for polycarbonate
(PC) and “other” plastics, so reuse and recycling protocols are not
standardized within this category.
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