Trivia Card 9

Plastic Recycling Numbers

A number inside a triangle on a plastic object tells us what type of plastic the item is made of. It is very important to pay attention to these numbers because some plastics are easier to recycle than others.

 

How many different numbers are in the plastic numbering system?

3

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7

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Generally, lower numbers in this system are easier or more commonly recycled than other plastics.

10

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13

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Clue!

This US Environmental Protection Agency web page explains the plastic numbering system and how to recycle many items you may use at home.

 

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