Recycling codes
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The communication and identification are laid out in International Universal Recycling Codes. These codes outline what material an item is made from, to facilitate easier reprocessing.
The following table outlines the International Universal Recycling Codes:
Symbol | Code | Description |
---|---|---|
Plastics | ||
#1 PET(E) | Polyethylene terephthalate | |
#2 PE-HD | High-density polyethylene | |
#3 PVC | Polyvinyl chloride | |
#4 PE-LD | Low-density polyethylene | |
#5 PP | Polypropylene | |
#6 PS | Polystyrene | |
#7 O | All other plastics | |
#ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene: Monitor/TV cases, coffee makers Cell Phones, most computer plastic | |
Batteries | ||
#8 Lead | Lead-acid battery | |
#9 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) | |
#23 PBD (PPB) | Paperboard: Greeting cards, frozen food boxes, book covers | |
Metals | ||
#40 FE | Steel | |
#41 ALU | Aluminium | |
Biomatter/Organic material | ||
#50 FOR | Wood | |
#51 FOR | Cork (bottle toppers, place mats, construction material) | |
#60-69 | Textiles | |
#70-79 | Glass |