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    Plastics Recyling Guide PDF

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    The document discusses 6 common types of plastic - PETE, HDPE, V or PVC, LDPE, PP, and PS - listing products commonly made from each type and their ease of recycling. PETE and HDPE bottles and containers are easy to recycle, while V or PVC, LDPE, and PS are harder to recycle and O is very hard to recycle.

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    The document discusses 6 common types of plastic - PETE, HDPE, V or PVC, LDPE, PP, and PS - listing products commonly made from each type and their ease of recycling. PETE and HDPE bottles and containers are easy to recycle, while V or PVC, LDPE, and PS are harder to recycle and O is very hard to recycle.

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    The document discusses 6 common types of plastic - PETE, HDPE, V or PVC, LDPE, PP, and PS - listing products commonly made from each type and their ease of recycling. PETE and HDPE bottles and containers are easy to recycle, while V or PVC, LDPE, and PS are harder to recycle and O is very hard to recycle.

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    Plastics Recyling Guide PDF

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    jaime mancia
    The document discusses 6 common types of plastic - PETE, HDPE, V or PVC, LDPE, PP, and PS - listing products commonly made from each type and their ease of recycling. PETE and HDPE bottles and containers are easy to recycle, while V or PVC, LDPE, and PS are harder to recycle and O is very hard to recycle.

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    Commonly found in:

    Ease of
     soft drink bottles Recycling:
    PET or PETE  water bottles
     plastic grocery bags Easy
    polyethylene terephthalate  salad dressing bottles
     peanut butter jars
     ovenable trays

    Commonly found in:


    Ease of
     laundry detergent bottle Recycling:
    HDPE  milk jugs
     bleach and household cleaner bottles Easy
    high-density polyethylene  plastic grocery bags
     cereal bag liners
     motor oil bottles

    Commonly found in:


    Ease of
     fencing Recycling:
    V or PVC  shower curtains
     vinyl flooring Hard
    polyvinyl chloride  piping
     shampoo bottles
     medical equipment
     clear food packaging
    Commonly found in:
    Ease of
     squeezable bottles Recycling:
    LDPE  dry cleaning bags
     tote bags Hard
    low-density polyethylene  clothing
     furniture
     carpet

    Commonly found in:


    Ease of
     yogurt containers Recycling:
    PP  medicine bottles
     straws Easy
    polypropylene  plastic bottle caps
     syrup bottles

    Commonly found in:


    Ease of
     foam shipping materials Recycling:
    PS  disposable plates and cups
     meat trays Hard
    polystyrene  egg cartons
     carry-out containers
     CD cases

    Commonly found in:


    Ease of
     reusable water bottles Recycling:
    O  DVDs
     computer/iPod cases Very hard
    Other  eyeglass lenses
     nylon
     5-gallon water jugs

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