my local recycling drop off places have a spot for #1 & #2 plastics and like everyone else in the world i use alot of plastics, I would like to know what im using that I can put in those bins. so if someone has a list of what #1 & #2 plastics are I would really appreciate it! thanks!
2007-11-01 04:08:32 · 3 answers · asked by autie5162 2 in Environment ➔ Green Living
1 is Polyethylene terephthalate (PETE or PET)
2 is High density polyethylene (HDPE)
See the source.
2007-11-01 04:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, check the bottom of the jar and look in the triangle. Bottles that I regularly recycle with the #1 printed on them are:pop bottles, my coffee creamer bottles, liquid dishsoap bottles, peanut butter jar, jar holding spagetti...
#2 plastics include: milk jugs, liquid laundry detergent bottles, chocholate syrup bottle (though that would go in COLORED #2 if there was a seperate bin for it).. those 5 gallon buckets are #2's as well.
You just need to start finding the triangle.. pretty soon you'll just remember what thing's are 1 and 2 plastics :)
2007-11-01 05:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to tell what type of plastics you have would be to look at the bottom of the containers.
You'll see a triangular symbol that consists of three arrows. In the center of the triangular symbol will be the number you're looking for.
2007-11-01 04:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Johny R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋