Plastics 101 | National Geographic

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Once a completely natural product, much of today’s plastic is man-made and largely dependent upon fossil fuels. From polymers to nurdles, learn how plastic is created and what we can do to slow the lasting repercussions this material will have on both our planet and our lives.
Plastics 101

The seven types of plastic include:

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET)
  • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS)
  • Miscellaneous plastics (includes: polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass, and nylon)
7 Types Of Plastic Chart

 

It is each and every persons responsability to do their part when it comes to proper recycling of plastic and other recyclable materials. 

Please Recycle

To learn more about the right ways to recycle, visit this link: https://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/tips-to-recycle-right

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