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PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 1

Symbol
Symbol
Code #2 PEH
Description High-density polyethylene
Code
Examples Plastic bottles, plastic bags, trash ca
Description Polyethylene Terephthalate
Why they are important HDPE is a versatile plastic with man
Examples Polyester fibers, soft drink bottles
carries low risk of leaching and is re
Why they are important PET plastic is the most common for single-use bottled beverages, because it
Recycling Picked up through most curbside rec
is inexpensive, lightweight and easy to recycle. It poses low risk of leaching
only those containers with necks.
breakdown products. Recycling rates remain relatively low (around 20%)
Recycling Into Laundry detergent bottles, oil bottles
though the material is in high demand by remanufacturers.
drainage pipe, lumber, benches, dog
Recycling Picked up through most curbside recycling programs
Recycled Into Polar fleece, fiber, tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling, straps, (occasionally)
new containers

3. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 3

2. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 2

Symbol Symbol

Code Code #4 PE
Description Polyvinyl chloride Description Low-density polyethylene
Examples Window frames, bottles forExamples
chemicals, flooring, plumbing pipes Plastic bags, buckets, soap dispens
Why they are important PVC is tough and weathersWhy well,they
so itare importantused for piping,
is commonly LDPE is a and
siding flexible plastic with many
accepted
similar applications. PVC contains chlorine, so its manufacture can release through most American cu
more communities
highly dangerous dioxins. If you must cook with PVC, dont let the plastic are starting to ac
touch food. Also never burnRecycling
PVC because it releases toxins. LDPE is not often recycled through c
Recycling Rarely recycled; accepted by some plastic lumber makers communities will accept it. Plastic sh
Recycling Into storesbumps,
Decks, paneling, mudflaps, roadway gutters, flooring, cables, speed for recycling.
mats Recycling Into Decks, paneling, mudflaps, roadway
mats

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5. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 5
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Symbol Symbol

Code Code #
Description Polypropylene Description Polystyrene
Examples Examplesfibers, carry-out beverageToys,
Bumpers, car interior trim, industrial cups flower pots, video cassettes, as
Why they are important Propylene has a high melting point, and so is often chosen for beer cups, wine
containers that and champagne cups
must accept hot liquid. It is gradually becoming more accepted by recyclers.can be made into rigid or
Why they are important Polystyrene
Recycling popularly known as the trademark Sty
Number 5 plastics can be recycled through some curbside programs.
Recycling Into can leach
Signal lights, battery cables, brooms, brushes, auto battery cases, ice potential toxins into foods. T
environmentalists
scrapers, landscape borders, bicycle racks, rakes, bins, pallets, trays hit lists for dispersi
being notoriously difficult to recycle. M
gradually gaining traction.
Recycling Number 6 plastics can be recycled thr
Recycling Into Insulation, light switch plates, egg car
out containers

7. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 7

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11. Code 12. #7 O (OTHER)
13. Descri 14. All other plastics
ption
15. Exam 16. Polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylic
ples plastics/polyacrylonitrile (PAN), bioplastics
17. Why 18. A wide variety of plastic resins that dont fit into the previous categories are
they lumped into number 7. A few even made from plants (polyactide) and are
are compostable. Polycarbonate is number 7, and is the hard plastic that has
import parents worried these days, after studies have shown it can leach potential
ant hormone disruptors.
19. Recycl 20. Number 7 plastics have traditionally not been recycled, though some
ing curbside programs now take them
21. Recycl 22. Plastic lumber, custom-made plastics
ing
Into
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 24. TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES
25. 363 P. CASAL ST., QUIAPO, MANILA
26. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
27. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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31. CHE 512
32. PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY
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39. SUBMITTED BY:
40. CATALAN, PRINCESS AIBBY A.
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43. SUBMITTED TO:
44. ENGR. LINA DELA CRUZ
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47. DATE SUBMITTED:
48. DECEMBER 1, 2016
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