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What are the Recycling numbers mean on the bottom of the plastic bottles?

April 26, 2017bottles mean Numbers plastic recycling

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What are the Recycling numbers mean on the bottom of the plastic bottles?

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These numbers indicate the type of plastic that is used for that product. Instituted by the American Society of Plastics, this “Resin Recycling Code” helps recyclers quickly identify the proper recycling stream. PET, for example, is “1”; Vinyl is “3”, etc. For more information see our Guide to Recycling Symbol.