Know your plastics
Polymer code
Despite the popular misconception, the identification code does not indicate the safety of the products – it is an international code used to identify the various plastics for effective recycling.
Recycling logo
The recycling logo indicates that the product is recyclable. Plastics are versatile, durable, and recyclable. They can be reused without any risk to your health or the environment
Polymer code |
Product |
Description |
Recycled into |
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Bottles and jars for cooldrink, detergent, juice, mineral water and food |  |
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Bottles for milk, juice, and shampoo, shopping bags, household containers and crates and closures |  |
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Clear jarsand bottles for toiletries, food, medication and cling film |  |
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Bags for frozen vegetables, bread, garbage and toilet paper, milk sachets and shrink wrap |  |
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Yogurt and margerine tubs, icecream containers, bottle tops and closures and clear and metallised films for confectionary and sweets |  |
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Yogurt cups, clamshells, food trays for meat, fruit and vegetables, vending cups |  |
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In packaging it could be multi-layer materials for long-life products like cheese, processed meats and sauces |  |
