On the bottom of most plastic packaging(包装), there's a small triangle (三角)with a letter or a number written inside. These little symbols are not easy to be noticed, but are really important. They tell you what kind of plastic it is and whether it can be recycled or not.
Can it be recycled? |
Types of Plastic |
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HDPE HDPE is a stronger type of plastic. It is what milk bottles are made of. |
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LDPE LDPE is a very soft plastic which is not easily broken. It is what shopping bags are made of. |
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PS (POLYSTYRENE] This plastic is often seen in our daily life. You'll probably have seen it as those cheap white cups you get hot drinks in, or as takeaway food packaging. |