| TYPE OF PLASTIC |
WHERE TO FIND THIS PLASTIC |
#1 PET, PETE
Polyethylene |
Plastic soft drink, water, sports drink, beer,
mouthwash, catsup and salad dressing bottles.
Peanut butter, pickle, jelly and jam jars.
Ovenable film and ovenable prepared food trays. |
#2 HDPE
High Density Polyethylene |
Milk, water, juice, cosmetic, shampoo, dish and laundry
detergent bottles; yogurt and margarine tubs; cereal box
liners; grocery, trash and retail bags. |
#3 PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride |
Clear food and non-food packaging, medical
tubing, wire and cable insulation, film and sheet,
construction products such as pipes, fittings, siding,
floor tiles, carpet backing and window frames. |
#4 LDPE
Low Density Polyethylene |
Dry cleaning, bread and frozen food bags, squeezable
bottles (e.g. honey, mustard). |
#5 PP
Polypropylene |
Catsup bottles, yogurt containers and margarine tubes,
medicine bottles. |
#6 PS
Polystyrene |
Compact disc jackets, food service applications,
grocery store meat trays, egg cartons, aspirin bottles,
cups, plates, cutlery. |
#7 O
Other |
Three and five gallon reusable water bottles, some
citrus juice and catsup bottles. |
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