Sr.No.

Acronym

Full name 

Uses

1

PET

Polyethylene terephthalate

Fizzy drink bottles & frozen ready meal packages

2

HDPE

High-density polyethylene

Milk & washing-up liquid bottles

3

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride

Food trays, cling film, bottles for squash, mineral water & shampoo

4

LDPE

Low density polyethylene

Carrier bags and bin liners

5

PP

Polypropylene

Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays

6

PS

Polystyrene

Yoghurt pots, foam meat or fish trays, hamburger boxes & egg cartons, vending cups, plastic cutlery, protective packaging for electronic goods & toys

7

Other

Other

Any other plastics that do not fall into any of the above categories, e.g. melamine, often used in plastic plates & cups