Sunday, November 2, 2008

What is recyclable?


1. PET (PETE), Polyethylene terephthalate: 2-liter soda bottles, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars
2. HDPE, High-density polyethylene: Milk jugs and detergent bottles
3. PVC, polyvinyl chloride: pipe, outdoor furniture, siding, flooring, shower curtains, clamshell packaging
4. LDPE, Low-density polyethylene: dry-cleaning bags, produce bags, trash can liners, food storage containers
5. PP, Polypropylene: bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers
6. PS, Polystyrene: packing peanuts, cups, plastic tableware, meat trays, take-out food clamshell containers
7. OTHER: Any plastic other than 1 - 6, Tupperware and Nalgene bottles 

No specific number for Nylon!

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