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What Do The Plastic Codes Mean

What Do The Plastic Codes Mean

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Plastic Recycling Codes Explained

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  1. Plastic resin codes
    These identify the type of plastic resin used to make the item by providing a 'Resin Identification Code'. It is represented with a 'chasing arrows' symbol surrounding a a number between 1 and 7 that defines the resin used.

    1 – PET, used for drinks bottles and some food packaging: Widely recycled

    2 – HDPE, used for cleaning product bottles, milk cartons, etc: Widely recycled

    3 – PVC, used for car parts, window fittings, etc: Not easily recyclable

    4 – LDPE, used for plastic bags and wrapping, etc: Recycle at specialist points

    5 – PP, used for some tubs and trays etc: Widely recycled

    6 – PS, used for takeaway boxes, disposable cutlery, etc: Not easily recyclable

    7 – Other, used for crisp packets, rice packets etc: Recycle at specialist points

    Find out more about how to recycle:

    plastic bottles

    plastic pots, tubs and trays

    plastic bags and wrapping

  2. The On-Pack Recycling Label is designed to help consumers to correctly recycle or reuse packaging correctly. It provides clear and simple advice to help you understand if the packaging can be recycled, collected from your household recycling bins or if it can be taken to your local recycling centre.

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