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| − | *1- PETE: Used primarily in [[bottles]], for products such as [[water]], [[juice]], [[ketchup]], and others | + | *1- PETE: Used primarily in [[bottle]]s, for products such as [[water]], juice, [[ketchup]], and others |
| | *2- HDPE: Used for [[milk]] containers, detergent bottles, etc. | | *2- HDPE: Used for [[milk]] containers, detergent bottles, etc. |
| | *3- PVC: Best known for its use in PVC piping, and difficult to recycle | | *3- PVC: Best known for its use in PVC piping, and difficult to recycle |
| | *4- LDPE: Used largely where flexibility is necessary- plastic containers, plastic shopping bags, etc | | *4- LDPE: Used largely where flexibility is necessary- plastic containers, plastic shopping bags, etc |
| | *5- PP: Also used in containers, such as for [[yogurt]] and at deli counters | | *5- PP: Also used in containers, such as for [[yogurt]] and at deli counters |
| − | *6- PS: Used primarily in [[foam]] packaging and insulation. Styrofoam is made from it | + | *6- PS: Used primarily in foam packaging and insulation. Styrofoam is made from it |
| | *7- Other: This is not a specific plastic, but a mix of the above, or a different kind not included in the identification codes. "Other" plastics are used in some large juice containers and reusable containers, and in "plastic lumber."<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/bin.asp?CID=1102&DID=4645&DOC=FILE.PDF</ref> | | *7- Other: This is not a specific plastic, but a mix of the above, or a different kind not included in the identification codes. "Other" plastics are used in some large juice containers and reusable containers, and in "plastic lumber."<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/bin.asp?CID=1102&DID=4645&DOC=FILE.PDF</ref> |
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