Plastics Recycling Codes

Question	Answer
#1 Image: Recycle 98854 340 (image/png)	PET(E) Examples: Polyester fibers, soft drink bottles (Polyethylene terephthalate Polyethylene terephthalate)
#2 Image: Recycle 44088 340 (image/png)	PEHD or HDPE Examples: Plastic bottles, plastic bags, trash cans, oil cans, imitation wood (High-density polyethylene)
#3 Image: Recycle 98856 340 (image/png)	PVC Examples: Window frames, bottles for chemicals, flooring, plumbing pipes (Polyvinyl chloride)
#4 Image: Recycle 98857 340 (image/png)	PELD or LDPE Examples: Plastic bags, buckets, soap dispenser bottles, milk bottles, plastic tubes (Low-density polyethylene)
#5 Image: Recycle 98858 340 (image/png)	PP Examples: Bumpers, car interior trim, industrial fibers, carry-out beverage cups (Polypropylene)
#6 Image: Recycle 98859 340 (image/png)	PS Examples: Toys, flower pots, video cassettes, ashtrays, trunks, beverage/food coolers, beer cups, wine and champagne cups, carry-out food containers, Styrofoam(Polystyrene)
#7 Image: Recycle 43955 340 (image/png)	O (OTHER) All other plastics Examples: Polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylic plastics/polyacrylonitrile (PAN), bioplastics

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	Created by Tony Watson about 7 years ago