1.

PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 1

Symbol
Symbol
Code
Description
Examples
Why they are important

Recycling
Recycled Into

Code
#2 PE
Description
High-density polyethylene
Examples
Plastic bottles, plastic bags, trash c
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Why they are important
HDPE is a versatile plastic with ma
Polyester fibers, soft drink bottles
carries low risk of leaching and is r
PET plastic is the most common for single-use bottled beverages, because it
Recycling
Picked up through most curbside re
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 bottle
though the material is in high demand by remanufacturers.
drainage pipe, lumber, benches, do
Picked up through most curbside recycling programs
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
Description
Examples
Why they are important

Recycling
Recycling Into

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

4. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 4

5. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 5

6. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 6

Symbol

Symbol
Code
Description
Examples
Why they are important

Recycling
Recycling Into

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

7. PLASTIC RECYCLING SYMBOL 7

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9. Symb
ol
10.
12. #7 O (OTHER)

11. Code
13. Descri
ption
15. Exam
ples
17. Why
they
are
import
ant
19. Recycl
ing
21. Recycl
ing
Into

14. All other plastics

16. Polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylic
plastics/polyacrylonitrile (PAN), bioplastics
18. A wide variety of plastic resins that dont fit into the previous categories are
lumped into number 7. A few even made from plants (polyactide) and are
compostable. Polycarbonate is number 7, and is the hard plastic that has
parents worried these days, after studies have shown it can leach potential
hormone disruptors.
20. Number 7 plastics have traditionally not been recycled, though some
curbside programs now take them
22. Plastic lumber, custom-made plastics

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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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