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Resin Identification Codes: Plastic Recycling Codes
URL: http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/

Description:
This chart lists the recycling codes (1-7) found on plastics, with descriptions, and information about properties, packaging applications, and recycled products. Includes information for polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS). From the American Plastics Council, an industry group.

LII Topics: Environment, Garbage, Recycling, & Reuse, Plastics, Recycling, Technology

Publisher:
American Plastics Council

Extra Keywords
polyester

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Plastics -- Recycling

LII Database Information:
Record 20242 created by Jennifer English on 01/02/2006
Last modification on 02/01/2007
Published: 01/12/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20242

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