What
the Recycling Codes on Plastics mean:
Avoid:
#3
V-Vinyl or PVC-Polyvinyl chloride: One of the worst plastics
for leaching hormone-disrupting phthalates and other toxins into food,
drinks, and the environment.
#6
PS-Polystyrene: Common in take-out containers and disposable
plates and coffee cups; may leach toxic carcinogens.
#7
Miscellaneous: Found in some baby bottles, water bottles,
food containers; unless stated otherwise, the hard,
polycarbonate varieties probably contain BPA.
Safer:
#1
PET or PETE-Polyethylene terephthalate: Safe for single use.
Please recycle!
#2
HDPE-High density polyethylene: Low risk of leaching.
Easily recycled.
#4
LDPE-Low density polyethylene: Shopping
bags and others may not be recycled curbside, but maybe at your
grocery store, Walmart, or drop-off location.
#5
PP-Polypropylene: Used for most bottle caps and some straws
and bottles; Generally safe and may be accepted for recycling.
Where to Recycle (practically
anything) in your area
Biodegradable
Products Institute
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to Healthy HomeWhat the Recycling Codes on Plastics mean:
Avoid:
#3 V-Vinyl or PVC-Polyvinyl chloride: One of the worst plastics for leaching hormone-disrupting phthalates and other toxins into food, drinks, and the environment.
#6 PS-Polystyrene: Common in take-out containers and disposable plates and coffee cups; may leach toxic carcinogens.
#7 Miscellaneous: Found in some baby bottles, water bottles, food containers; unless stated otherwise, the hard, polycarbonate varieties probably contain BPA.
Safer:
#1 PET or PETE-Polyethylene terephthalate: Safe for single use. Please recycle!
#2 HDPE-High density polyethylene: Low risk of leaching. Easily recycled.
#4 LDPE-Low density polyethylene: Shopping bags and others may not be recycled curbside, but maybe at your grocery store, Walmart, or drop-off location.
#5 PP-Polypropylene: Used for most bottle caps and some straws and bottles; Generally safe and may be accepted for recycling.
Where to Recycle (practically anything) in your area
Biodegradable Products Institute
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