Question

Which type of plastics can be recycled? Thermosetting plastics?

Answer 1

Answer:

1 – PETE – Polyethylene Terephthalate.

2 – HDPE – High density Polyethylene

3 – PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride.

4 – LDPE Low-density Polyethylene.

5 – PP – Polypropylene.

6 – PS – Polystyrene

Answer 2

Answer:

However, thermoset plastics “contain polymers that cross-link to form an irreversible chemical bond,” meaning that no matter how much heat you apply, they cannot be remelted into new material and hence, non-recyclable.