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Resin identification codes

All the Plastics Industry Association Resin identification codes, and their abbreviations
Check your local recycler to see which plastics are recyclable
Polyester is a class of polymer, not a single polymer
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Last updated: August 5, 2023
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Resin identification code
Polymer Name
Abbreviation
Recyclable?
1
Polyethylene terephthalate
PETE or PET
Almost Always
2
High-density polyethylene
HDPE or PE-HD
Mostly
3
Polyvinyl chloride
PVC or V
Not Often
4
Low-density polyethylene
LDPE or PE-LD
Not Often
5
Polypropylene
PP
Almost Always
6
Polystyrene
PS
Not Often
7
Other
O
Not Often
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