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Common types of plastic and typical applications
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PET |
Polyethylene terephthalate
– Fizzy drink bottles and oven-ready meal trays. |
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HDPE |
High-density polyethylene
– Bottles for milk and washing–up liquids. |
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PVC |
Polyvinyl chloride –
Food trays, cling film, bottles for squash, mineral water and
shampoo. |
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LDPE |
Low density
polyethylene – Carrier bags and bin liners. |
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PP |
Polypropylene
– Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays. |
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PS |
Polystyrene
– Yoghurt pots, foam meat or fish trays, hamburger boxes and
egg cartons, vending cups, plastic cutlery, protective packaging
for electronic goods and toys. |
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OTHER |
Any other
plastics that do not fall into any of the above categories.
An example is melamine, which is often used in plastic plates
and cups. |
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