By Terese Hartjoy If you think that the recycling number embossed on the bottom of your plastics is the solution to the plastic problem, think again. Of the seven types of plastic that are stamped as “recyclable” only two are easily and efficiently recycled. Plastics are labeled with numbers 1 through 7. Number 1 is pretty easy to recycle: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE). It is often clear, relatively lightweight (or thinner) and is used in:
Number 2, also easy to recycle, is High density polyethylene (HDPE), is used in heavier containers like:
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Plastic Recycling Explained
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