What are the 7 types of recyclable plastic?

Most plastics can be recycled today. During the manufacturing process, a number from 1 to 7, will be stamped on the bottom on each plastic article, inside a triangular recycle symbol.

Your municipality will identify the numbers for the plastic items that they will accept inside your recycle program. If they don’t accept all 7 categories, you need to ask why.

1 - PETE, 2-PHDE, 3-PVC, 4-LDPE, 5-PP, 6-PS, 7-All Others.

For a full description of all 7 types with example of the products made from the original plastic material AND sample items that can be made from the recycled product, click here: Recycling Plastic

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