Write the types and uses of the plastic
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1) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE)
Can it be recycled?
One of the most commonly recycled plastics, clear bottles are likely to be recycled, remove lids first.
What products is it used in?
Clear bottles (look for 'bubble' on the bottom of a bottle), food trays (clear, green, black etc.).
What does it look like?
A tough plastic which discolours if you bend it.
2) High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Can it be recycled?
Very commonly recycled, remove lids first.
What products is it used in?
White milk bottles all sizes, bleach type bottles, washing machine liquids and some bottle caps.
What does it look like?
A thick touch plastic which will spring back if bent, caps can usually be flexed.
3) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC - U)
Can it be recycled?
Rarely recycled, check your local area.
What products is it used in?
Clear bottles (look for a line on the bottom of the bottle), food trays, toys, piping, wire insulation.
What does it look like?
More fragile and will crack and.or star bent if stressed, bottles make a 'crinkle' cracking sound if squeezed.
4) Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Can it be recycled?
Reuse of bags and targeted collection in supermarkets most likely, dispose of materials contaminated with food.
What products is it used in?
Plastic bags, plastic wrapping, cling film.
What does it look like?
Can be very thin to thick, but usually flexible and easily torn.
5) Polypropylene (PP)
Can it be recycled?
Not generally recycled, check your local area.
What products is it used in?
Butter and margarine tubs, clear fresh soup containers, some bottle caps, glass jar caps.
What does it look like?
Will shatter into stripes if compressed, caps will usually be too hard to flex.
6) Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS)
Can it be recycled?
Not generally recycled, check your local area.
What products is it used in?
Yoghurt pots, insulated disposable cups, some trays, parcel packaging.
What does it look like?
Will tear or pull apart depending on the form.
7) OTHER
Can it be recycled?
Reuse of individual items more likely, avoid placing in your recycling unless specifically instructed to do so.
What products is it used in?
Reading glasses, CDs and DVDs and cases, some electrical connections and wiring, general household plastics.
What does it look like?
The majority of these plastics are very tough and are likely to shatter if pressure is applied.