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Different Types of Plastics - Coggle Diagram
Different Types of Plastics
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET)
Uses
Soda bottles Water bottles Salad dressing bottles Medicine jars Peanut butter jars Jelly jars Combs Bean bags Rope Tote bags Carpet Fiberfill material in winter clothing
Repurposed to make
Textiles, carpets, pillow stuffing, life jackets, storage containers, clothing, boat sails, auto parts, sleeping bags, shoes, luggage, winter coats
Recycling number
1
Recyclable
Yes
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Uses
Some tote bags Plumbing pipes Grocery bags Tile Cling films Shoes Gutters Window frames Ducts Sewage pipes
Repurposed to make
Flooring, mobile home skirting
Recycling number
3
Recyclable
Yes but needs to be confirmed with your state/territory/country
Polypropylene (PP)
Uses
Plastic diapers Tupperware Kitchenware Margarine tubs Yogurt containers Prescription bottles Stadium cups Bottle caps Take-out containers Disposable cups and plates
Repurposed to make
Ice scrapers, rakes, battery cables
Recycling number
5
Recyclable
No
Miscellaneous plastics (includes: polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass, and nylon)
Uses
Plastic CDs and DVDs Baby bottles Large water bottles with multiple-gallon capacity Medical storage containers Eyeglasses Exterior lighting fixtures
Repurposed to make
Plastic lumber (which is often used in outdoor decks, molding, and park benches)
Recycling number
7
Recyclable
Not usually but needs to be confirmed with your state/territory/country
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Uses
Milk jugs Juice containers Grocery bags Trash bags Motor oil containers Shampoo and conditioner bottles Soap bottles Detergent containers Bleach containers Toys
Recycling number
2
Repurposed to make
Plastic crates, lumber, fencing
Recyclable
Yes
Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS)
Uses
Disposable coffee cups Plastic food boxes Plastic cutlery Packing foam Packing peanuts
Repurposed to make
Insulation, license plate frames, rulers
Recycling number
6
Recyclable
No
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Uses
Cling wrap Sandwich bags Squeezable bottles for condiments such as honey and mustard Grocery bags Frozen food bags Flexible container lids
Repurposed to make
Garbage cans, lumber
Recycling number
4
Recyclable
Yes but needs to be confirmed with your state/territory/country