Plastic Resin Identification Codes Flashcards
Plastic Resin Identification Codes
Resin ID Code 1
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET or PETE
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Resin ID Code 2
High-Density Polyethylene
HDPE
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Resin ID Code 3
Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC
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Resin ID Code 4
Low-Density Polyethylene
LDPE
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Resin ID Code 5
Polypropylene
PP
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Resin ID Code 6
Polystyrene
PS
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Resin ID Code 7
Other (Polycarbonates, etc)
More than one plastic resin
Common Use
Water/soda bottles
PET/PETE
Common Use
Milk jugs, detergent bottles
HDPE
Common Use
Pipes, cling wrap
PVC
Common Use
Grocery bags, squeeze bottles
LDPE
Common Use
Yogurt cups, straws, caps
PP
Common Use
Foam cups, to-go containers
PS
Common Use
Baby bottles, DVDs
Other