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Keeping your finger on the pulse of packaging.

PET (1) and HDPE (2) are widely accepted in household recycling waste. Soft/flexible LDPE (4) products like carrier bags can be taken to supermarkets. Remember that recycling facilities differ between councils, so check with your local authority to see what you can put in your home recycling bin.

1

PETE

PET or PETE. Polyethylene terephthalate e.g. soft drink bottles, fruit punnets.

2

HDPE

HDPE. High-density polyethylene e.g. milk bottles, shampoo bottles

3

PVC

PVC. Polyvinyl chloride e.g. window frames, shower curtains, toys.

4

LDPE

LDPE. Low-density polyethylene e.g. carrier bags, rings/yokes for multipacks of cans.

5

PP

PP. Polypropylene e.g. bottle caps, margarine tubs, carrier bags.

6

PS

PS. Polystyrene e.g. takeaway cups and containers, yoghurt pots.

7

OTHER

Other