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Plastic marked #2 – HDPE toxicity, recycling, reuse, and other facts

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What is High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)? There are many plastic products marked “2”, including milk jugs, household cleaner containers, shampoo bottles, cereal box liners and more. These plastics are considered safe, and can be recycled into many products, including lumber, benches, fencing, and picnic tables. HDPE is one of the most common plastics used in …

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PET plastic marked #1 – facts, toxicity, recycling, reuse, and more

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You’ve probably seen plastic marked with the number “1” on packaging, food containers, and diapers. Plastic number 1 is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material is common in water bottles, soda bottles, and medicine containers. In certain circumstances these materials can leach chemicals, including BPA, into food and water. To be safe, it’s best …

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