THERMOPLASTICS
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)
Used in: Disposable water bottle, polyester cloth, ropes, binding straps, covering seats
Recyclability: Yes, widely recycled
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)
Used in: Shampoo bottles, jerry cans, chairs, bottle crates, fertiliser bags
Recyclability: Yes, widely recycled
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
Used in: Pipes, weather-resistant clothes, medical devices, toys, kitchen cling wraps, wires, shoe soles
Recyclability: Often not recyclable
POLYPROPYLENE (PP)
Used in: Bottle caps, plastic cutlery, takeaway food containers, raffia bags, buckets, mugs, tubs, chairs, automobile parts
Recyclability: Often not recyclable
LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE)
Used in: Plastic bags, juice and milk pouches, electrical components
Recyclability: Not recyclable
POLYSTYRENE (PS)
Used in: Home appliances like AC, TV, water purifier
Recyclability: Not recyclable
Source: Recykal
THERMOSETS
EPOXY RESIN, PHENOLIC RESIN, BAKELITE, MELA MINE, VULCANISED RUB BER
Used in: Car…