Recycling Tips

Plastic Recycling Numbers An explanation of the meaning of the numbers in the triangular recycling symbols on plastics.
(from "50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Recycle" by The EarthWorks Group)

1 - PET
Polyethylene terephthalate;
includes plastic soda bottles and some detergent bottles; commonly recycled.

2 - HDPE
High density polyethylene;
includes milk jugs; commonly recycled.

3 - PVC or V
Polyvinyl chloride;
includes garden hoses, plastic flooring, credit cards, and shower curtains

4 - LDPE
Low density polyethylene;
includes clear packaging on cassettes or CDs, plastic sandwich bags and plastic grocery bags; recycled at many grocery stores.

5 - Polypropylene
Includes plastic lids, bottle caps, straws, and some food containers; generally not recycleable

6 - Polystyrene
Styrofoam, such as coffee cups.

7 - Mixed plastics
Several types of plastic mixed together; probably can't be recycled.

(http://www.tealdragon.net/recycle/index.htm)