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*1- PETE: Used primarily in [[bottles]], for products such as [[water]], [[juice]], [[ketchup]], and others
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*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
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*6- PS: Used primarily in [[foam]] packaging and insulation. Styrofoam is made from it
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*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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