plastic can be recycle or reuse.
What does the chasing arrows with numbers mean?
code, type, name, chemical structure, description, examples
Categories of plastics
polyethylene, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, polystyrene and silicone rubber
Some of the common and familiar polymers are
Polyethylene teraphthalate (PETE)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polystyrene (PS)
Multilayer plastics
Usually clear or green, rigid
PETE (Polyethelene terephthalate) Description
Semi-rigid
HDPE (High-density polyethylene) Description
Semi-rigid
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Description
Flexible, not crinkly
LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) Description
Semi-rigid
PP (Polypropylene) Description
Often Brittle
PS (Polystyrene) Description
Squeezable
Other (Multilayer plastics) Description
PETE or Polyethylene Terephthalate
one of the most commonly used plastics in consumer products, and is found in most water and pop bottles.
PETE or Polyethylene Terephthalate
It is intended for single use applications; repeated use increases the risk of leaching and bacterial growth.
PETE or Polyethylene Terephthalate
is difficult to decontaminate, and proper cleaning requires harmful chemicals.
PETE or Polyethylene Terephthalate
and may leach carcinogens.
PETE or Polyethylene Terephthalate
Releases endocrine disrupting chemicals like acetaldehyde over time, as well as toxic antimony, use once only.
should be recycled but not reused
Are PETE plastics recyclable? or reused?
HDPE or High-Density Polyethylene
is the most commonly recycled plastic and is considered one of the safest forms of plastic.