There are seven basic types of plastic. You can tell what kind of plastic a container is made of by looking at the recycling symbol on the bottom:
#1: PET(E) - Polyethylene Terephthalate
#2: HDPE -High Density Polyethylene
#3: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
#4: LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene
#5: PP - Polypropylene
#6: PS - Polystyrene
7: Other (mixed plastics)
Not all plastics can be recycled in all communities. Check with your municipal recycling coordinator to see which plastics are accepted in YOUR community!
#1 Plastics: PET, or Polyethylene Terephthalate
#2 Plastics: HDPE, or High Density Polyethylene