PETE – Polyethylene Terephthalate

PETE is a durable, transparent plastic commonly used to

make beverage and food product bottles and jars as well
as microwaveable food trays and ovenproof plastic wrap.
When recycled, it becomes part of new plastic containers,
carpet yarns, polyester textiles, strapping materials and
molds used in engineering.

HDPE – High density Polyethylene

This type of plastic is most prevalent in packaging goods
that need protection from light and a stiff container. It can
be either translucent, such as milk jugs, or opaque, such
as the packaging for household detergents or bleaches.
HDPE is also used in plastic bags for carrying food and
retail items, reusable shipping containers and wire and
cable sheathing. In its recycled state, HDPE is a
component for new containers, plastic lumber and flower
pots.

PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride

Although PVC is usually associated with rigid goods such
as piping, framing and fencing materials along with blister
or clamshell packaging, it is typically used, in its flexible
state, for heavy duty packaging bags and films, blood bags
and medical tubing. When flexible PVC is recycled, it
usually is turned into semi-flexible building materials,
flooring, garden hoses and floor tiles and mats.

LDPE Low-density Polyethylene

This flimsy thin plastic is used most often to protect dry
cleaning and as bags for bread, produce and newspapers.
It also coats food cartons and disposable plates and cups.
Recycled LDPE is used in the production of heavy-duty
garbage bags, paneling, lawn furniture, trash cans and
floor tile.

PP – Polypropylene
Rigid packaging that must endure high heat during
production processes is often made from
polypropylene. This includes bottles and containers for medicines, foods and
automotive products. When recycled, polypropylene is used to make automobile
products like signal light covers, ice scrapers and oil funnels as well as garden tools and
storage bins.

PS – Polystyrene
Commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam,
polystyrene can be stiff or foamed into small pieces used
in packaging materials. Stiff polystyrene is used to make
disposable tableware, lightweight coolers, coat hangers
and insulation for buildings. Some recycled polystyrene
ends up in more food service containers and some is
used to make light and electrical outlet wall plates, rulers,
casings for cameras and plastic moldings used in
construction.

 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene):

ABS has a strong resistance to corrosive chemicals

and physical impacts. It is very easy to machine, is
readily available and has a low melting temperature
making it particularly simple to use in injection molding
manufacturing processes or 3D printing.