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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Simulated on 05/01/2008 00:14:47

Title: What are the recyclable plastics again?
Post by: Simulated on 05/01/2008 00:14:47

I beileve I was told 1, 2, & 4's how many years ago. Have they changed?

Title: What are the recyclable plastics again?
Post by: Karen W. on 05/01/2008 00:57:13

I am not sure what the numbers are either these days!

Title: What are the recyclable plastics again?
Post by: Soul Surfer on 05/01/2008 22:52:18

All plastics are to a certain extent rcyclable even if they are only used as fuel.  Exactly which ones are recyclable depends on your locality and what facilities are on offer.  the numbers tend to indicate the ease of recylability of types of plastic with 1 being the easiest

Title: What are the recyclable plastics again?
Post by: Simulated on 06/01/2008 02:13:59

Quote from: Soul Surfer on 05/01/2008 22:52:18

All plastics are to a certain extent rcyclable even if they are only used as fuel.  Exactly which ones are recyclable depends on your locality and what facilities are on offer.  the numbers tend to indicate the ease of recylability of types of plastic with 1 being the easiest

Ah so why was I told 3 isn't?

And alright I'll check with my people. Thanks