![]() | PET | Polyethylene terephthalate - Fizzy drink bottles and oven-ready meal trays. |
![]() | HDPE | High-density polyethylene - Bottles for milk and washing-up liquids. |
![]() | PVC | Polyvinyl chloride - Food trays, cling film, bottles for squash, mineral water and shampoo. |
![]() | LDPE | Low density polyethylene - Carrier bags and bin liners. |
![]() | PP | Polypropylene - Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays. |
![]() | PS | Polystyrene - Yoghurt pots, foam meat or fish trays, hamburger boxes and egg cartons, vending cups, plastic cutlery, protective packaging for electronic goods and toys. |
![]() | OTHER | Any other plastics that do not fall into any of the above categories. - An example is melamine, which is often used in plastic plates and cups. |