Types Of Plastics
PP - Polypropylene
Thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. Polypropylene is the second-most widely produced commodity plastic after polyethylene (PE). PP is commonly recycled, and has the number "5" as its resin identification code
HDPE - High-density polyethylene
The production of plastic bottles, corrosion-resistant piping, geomembranes and plastic lumber. HDPE is commonly recycled, and has the number "2" as its resin identification code
LDPE - Low-density polyethylene
Thermoplastic made from the monomer ethylene and continues to be an important plastic grade. Despite its designation with the recycling symbol “4”, it cannot be as commonly recycled as symbol “1” PolyEthylene Terephthalate (or) symbol “2” plastics High-Density PolyEthylene.
Mixed plastics
Waste plastics contain immiscible polymers, making recycling challenging. Our society relies on inexpensive polymers for a multitude of applications, from packaging and consumer electronics to aerospace engineering. However, dealing with the mountains of waste that are generated when these plastic items are discarded remains one of the most pressing global challenges.
MLP - Multi-Layered Plastics
Multi-Layered Plastics (MLP) has become one of the favorite packaging materials in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and the packaged food industry. These MLPs are used once and discarded, making these single-use plastics. In fact, this commodity is the second-highest in the global waste composition, 40% of the global plastic produced is for the packaging industry
PET - Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyethylene terephthalate, PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in fibers for clothing, containers for liquids and foods, and thermoforming for manufacturing, and in combination with glass fiber for engineering resins. PET is commonly recycled, and has the number "1" as its resin identification code.
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ABS
ABS's light weight and ability to be injection molded and extruded make it useful in manufacturing products such as pipe systems, musical instruments, computer keyboards, golf heads, automotive components, toys etc., ABS can be recycled and has the number “7” as its resin code, although it is not accepted by all recycling facilities.
Polystyrene
Polystyrene (PS) is used for producing disposable plastic cutlery and dinnerware, CD "jewel" cases, smoke detector housings, license plate frames, plastic model assembly kits, and many other objects where a rigid, economical plastic is desired. PS can be recycled and has the number “6” as its resin code
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate, being a versatile material with attractive processing and physical properties, has attracted myriad smaller applications. Polycarbonate is commonly used in eye protection lenses to electronic components, construction materials, 3D print materials, automotive and aircraft products.