Monday, November 10, 2008

Pastic: Identification code

1. PET (Polyetylene terephthlate): Commonly found on 2 liter soft drink bottle, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars.
2. HDPE (High density Polyethylene): Commonly found on detergent bottles, milk jugs.
3. PVC (Polyvinyl chloride): Commonly found on plastic pipes, outdoor furniture, siding, floor titles, shower curtains, clamshell packaging.
4. LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene): Commonly found on dry cleaning bags, produce bags, trash can liners, food storage containers.
5. PP (Polypropylene): Commonly found on bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers.
6. PS (Polystyrene): Commonly found on "packing peanuts", cups, plastic tableware, meat trays, take away food clamshell containers.

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