Different Types of Plastic

Did you know that there are 7 types of plastic?

Did you know that each plastic type is assigned a number?

Did you know only some varieties of plastic

are recyclable?

Plastic Type #1: PETE

Polyethylene Terephthalate - This variety of plastic is widely used in disposable water bottles. It is safe to use as long as it is disposed of within a short period of time. This is because it often attracts bacteria. This plastic type is recyclable.

Plastic Type #2: HDPE

High-density Polyethylene - Remember the plastic used in milk jugs, juice bottles and detergent bottles? Products made of this plastic are opaque in color. This plastic type is recyclable.

Plastic Type #3: PVC

Polyvinyl Chloride - This plastic type is durable and used to manufacture pipes, food wraps and bottles that store various types of oil. This plastic type is not recyclable.

Plastic Type #4: LDPE

Low-density polyethylene - LDPE is safe for human use but not exactly recyclable. It is used to manufacture grocery bags and a variety of bottles.

Plastic Type #5: PP

Polypropylene - Medicine bottles, straws and a variety of cups are made of polypropylene. It is safe and recyclable.

Plastic Type #6: PS

Polystyrene - Disposable cups, plates and containers are made of polystyrene. This type of plastic is considered to feature toxic chemicals and shouldn't be used too often. This type of plastic is not recyclable.

Plastic Type #7: PETE

BPA, Polycarbonate - Difficult to recycle, this plastic type is unpredictable. It is used in a variety of items, from DVDs and iPods to sports and medical equipment. There is no guarantee about the safety aspect of this plastic type.

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