{"id":1947,"date":"2022-11-11T16:40:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T21:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.com\/news\/spooky-egg-carton-ghost-craft-with-downloadable-instructions-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-03-08T14:14:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T19:14:17","slug":"recycling-numbers-what-they-mean-and-how-to-recycle-plastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/recycling-numbers-what-they-mean-and-how-to-recycle-plastics\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycling Numbers, What They Mean, and How to Recycle Plastics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Recycling types\" title=\"PET\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PET-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PET-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PET-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PET-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PET-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PET.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Did you know that almost half of all the waste produced in the United States each year comes from our homes? One of the best ways to help reduce this amount of waste is by recycling! But what does it mean when we recycle something? And, how do those numbers on our recyclable materials actually work? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n<p>While most plastics can be recycled in theory, only 9% of plastic waste generated has ever been recycled. Rules for recycling plastics vary by municipality and with these different rules and symbols it can often be confusing. The common recycling numbers are often found on the bottom of single-use plastic packaging and plastic bottles. They are identified by the \u2018chasing arrows\u2019 symbol. However, this symbol does not mean it\u2019s recyclable &#8211; it is an indicator of the type of plastic. Discover each type of plastic below and what its corresponding number means, what it&#8217;s used for, and if it can be recycled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"type 1 PET recycling\" title=\"1-PET\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-PET-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-PET-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-PET-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-PET-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-PET-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-PET.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PET is the chemical name for polyester. It is a clear, strong, and lightweight plastic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cosmetic containers, plastic bottles, prepared food trays, clamshell food containers, and mouthwash bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often washed and remelted and made into new PET products. Almost every recycling program in North America and Europe accepts PET containers. Although it is the most recycled plastic in the world, it is best to reduce your single-use plastic consumption and look for alternatives like paper packaging. Only 9% of plastic gets recycled and PET plastic often ends up in our landfill, waterways, and oceans &#8211; having harmful effects on the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"type 2 recycling\" title=\"2-HDPE\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-HDPE-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-HDPE-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-HDPE-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-HDPE-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-HDPE-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-HDPE.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; HDPE is one of the most versatile materials and used in a wide range of products. It is known for its durability and strength and is highly resistant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaning products, laundry detergent jugs, shampoo bottles, and shower soaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HDPE products can be recycled in most recycling programs and is one of the easiest plastics to recycle. They are often sent to large facilities to be processed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"type 3 recycling\" title=\"3-PVC\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-PVC-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-PVC-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-PVC-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-PVC-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-PVC-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-PVC.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; PVC is one of the most commonly used plastics worldwide and is often used in the construction industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> items that are made of PVC plastic include window frames, blood bags, pool liners, garden hoses, and and blister packs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PVC can be highly problematic to recycle due to the high chlorine in raw PVC and the levels of hazardous additives in the polymer. This type of plastic needs to be separated from other plastics before recycling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"4 Type Recycling\" title=\"4-LDPE\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-LDPE-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-LDPE-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-LDPE-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-LDPE-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-LDPE-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-LDPE.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#4 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; LDPE is translucent and flexible plastic found in many common everyday items. It is utilized for various flexible bottles and lids, as well as cables and wires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> low density polyethylene is typically used for six pack rings, trash bags, bread bags, paper towel and tissue overwrap, cling film, and squeezable bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LDPE is often not accepted through curbside recycling programs and is thrown in the trash. It is best to check your municipal waste program rules and regulations. Look for bread and paper towels wrapped in paper packaging instead of LDPE plastic. Finding a store that focuses on refillable items can also help to reduce this plastic from going into landfills.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"5 Type Recycling\" title=\"5-PP\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-PP-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-PP-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-PP-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-PP-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-PP-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-PP.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#5 PP (Polypropylene)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Polypropylene Plastic is a thermoplastic used in a wide variety of product applications. It is often used for containers used to hold hot liquid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yogurt containers, syrup and medicine bottles, bottle caps, packaging tape, cereal liners, straws, hangers, cups, and juice bottles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PP can be recycled through some municipal curbside recycling programs. Items that contained food must be rinsed out before placing them in your recycling bins. Always check your local recycling program to ensure that PP is accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"6 Type Recycling\" title=\"6-PS\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-PS-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-PS-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-PS-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-PS-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-PS-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-PS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#6 PS (Polystyrene)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Polystyrene is commonly known as Styrofoam and is made into rigid foam packaging products and protective shipping containers. This type of foam plastic can leach into foods and cause harm to humans. Polystyrene foam plastic is being banned in many countries around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">takeout containers, disposable coffee cups, shipping cartons, and egg cartons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fewer and fewer curbside recycling programs accept PS plastic. Foam products tend to break down into smaller pieces. Avoid foam takeout containers or bring your own reusable containers and cups when eating out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Recycling others\" title=\"7-Other\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-Other-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-Other-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-Other-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-Other-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-Other-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-Other.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>#7 Other<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The number seven recycling symbol encompasses any type of plastic that does not fit into any other category of plastic. These types of plastic are not typically for reuse. Polycarbonate falls into this category and studies have shown BPA in these types of containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> baby bottles, water cooler bottles, fiberglass, tupperware,\u00a0 safety glasses, CDs, and headlights<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to recycle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other category plastics are not accepted in recycling programs and it is best to avoid them all together or consult with your municipality or instructions on how to dispose of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it may seem daunting, recycling is crucial for waste management. By understanding what numbers and types of plastic to recycle, as well as reducing our reliance on single-use plastics through choosing refillable items and paper packaging, we can collectively make a difference. Learning how to recycle properly and consulting your municipal rules and regulations ensures that you are doing your part for our planet. What changes will you make in your everyday life to reduce your plastic waste? 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