|
| Plastic - Scrap, Flakes & Reprocessed Granules |
|
Plastics Grades
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 Swiss Replica Watches
|
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
|
Granules
? Reprocessed Granules
|
|