Recycling codes 1
Recycling codes
Recycling codes are used to identify the material from which an item is made, to facilitate easier recycling or other
reprocessing. Such symbols have been defined for batteries, biomatter/organic material, glass, metals, paper, and
plastics.
[citation needed]
Symbol Code Description Examples
Plastics (see resin identification code
[1]
)
#1 PET(E) Polyethylene terephthalate Polyester fibers, soft drink bottles
#2 PEHD or
HDPE
High-density polyethylene Plastic bottles, plastic bags, trash cans, imitation wood
#3 PVC Polyvinyl chloride Window frames, bottles for chemicals, flooring, plumbing pipes
#4 PELD or
LDPE
Low-density polyethylene Plastic bags, buckets, soap dispenser bottles, plastic tubes
#5 PP Polypropylene Bumpers, car interior trim, industrial fibers, carry-out beverage cups
#6 PS Polystyrene Toys, flower pots, video cassettes, ashtrays, trunks, beverage/food coolers, beer
cups, carry-out food containers, Styrofoam
#7 O (OTHER) All other plastics Polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PLA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylic
plastics/polyacrylonitrile (PAN), bioplastics
#9 or #ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Monitor/TV cases, coffee makers, cell phones, most computer plastic
Batteries (see also battery recycling)
#8 Lead Lead–acid battery Car batteries
#9 or #19
Alkaline
Alkaline battery
#10 NiCD Nickel–cadmium battery
#11 NiMH Nickel–metal hydride battery
#12 Li Lithium battery
#13 SO(Z) Silver-oxide battery
#14 CZ Zinc–carbon battery
Paper
#20 C PAP
(PCB)
Cardboard
#21 PAP Other paper Mixed paper magazines, mail
#22 PAP Paper
#23 PBD (PPB) Paperboard Greeting cards, frozen food boxes, book covers
Metals
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#40 FE Steel
#41 ALU Aluminium
Biomatter/Organic material
#50 FOR Wood
#51 FOR Cork Bottle stoppers, place mats, construction material
#60 COT Cotton
#61 TEX Jute
#62-69 TEX Other Textiles
Glass
#70 GLS Mixed Glass
Container/Multi-Part Container
#71 GLS Clear Glass
#72 GLS Green Glass
#73 GLS Dark Sort Glass
#74 GLS Light Sort Glass
#75 GLS Light Leaded Glass Televisions, high-end electronics display glass
#76 GLS Leaded Glass Older televisions, ash trays, older beverage holders
#77 GLS Copper Mixed/Copper Backed
Glass
Electronics, LCD Display heads, Clocks/Watches
#78 GLS Silver Mixed/Silver Backed
Glass
Mirrors, formal table settings
#79 GLS Gold Mixed/Gold Backed
Glass
Computer glass, formal table settings
Composites
#81 PapPet Paper + plastic consumer packaging, pet food bags, cold store grocery bags, Icecream containers,
cardboard cans, disposable plates
#84 C/PAP (or
PapAl)
Paper and cardboard / Plastic /
Aluminium
liquid storage containers, juice boxes, cardboard cans, Cigarette pack liners, gum
wrappers, cartage shells for blanks, fireworks colouring material, Tetra Brik.
#87 Card-stock
Laminate
Biodegradable plastic laminating material, special occasion cards, bookmarks, business cards,
flyers/advertising
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References
[1] Plastic Packaging Resins (http://plastics.americanchemistry.com/Plastic-Resin-Codes-PDF) American Chemistry Council
External links
• Christie Engineering Standard – Packaging Labeling and Design for Environment Guidelines (http://www.
christiedigital.com/Documents/Supplier Documentation/Packaging-Spec-010-101136-02.pdf) Includes lists of
material codes in several countries.
• Packaging Ordinance Germany (http://www.bmu.de/files/english/pdf/application/pdf/
verpackv_3aenderung_en.pdf) Includes lists of material codes in Germany.
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Article Sources and Contributors
Recycling codes  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=564876913  Contributors: Alro, Arch dude, Argento, Armando, AstroHurricane001, Austria156, AvicAWB, Beland,
Brijeshkrishnan, Carnby, DASonnenfeld, DavidFarmbrough, EagleFan, Echtner, Hithisishal, K4rlR, Kakoui, King of candesce, Leonard glas, LilHelpa, Lmatt, Lostinlodos, Mikespedia,
NativeForeigner, Nbarth, Nihr0M, Nikos 1993, Peridon, Psychonaut25, Radec, Rlsheehan, RockMFR, Sadads, Scott Martin, Tad Lincoln, TheGrappler, Vanischenu, Vortexrealm, 21 anonymous
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