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  • Understanding Plastic Recycling Numbers: Types 1-5 & Their Uses
    Here are the names for plastics number 1 to 5, along with their common uses:

    1. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

    * Uses: Water bottles, soda bottles, food containers, clothing fibers

    2. HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

    * Uses: Milk jugs, detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, grocery bags, pipes

    3. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

    * Uses: Pipes, window frames, siding, flooring, water bottles (less common), packaging

    4. LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)

    * Uses: Plastic bags, shrink wrap, films, squeeze bottles, food containers

    5. PP (Polypropylene)

    * Uses: Yogurt containers, bottle caps, straws, food containers, carpets, rope, automotive parts

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