Plastics

Which plastic numbers are not easily recyclable?

• 1, 5

• 4, 2

• 3, 6

• None, all plastics can be recycled

Where can you find these symbols?

• On various plastic containers and packaging

• Only on recyclable plastic items

• On items made from recycled plastic

• On recycling bins

What do these symbols indicate?

• The number of times a plastic has already been recycled

• The number of times a plastic can be recycled in the future

• The type of plastic used

• The country where the plastic was made

Plastics can be divided into 2 main categories: Thermoset plastics and Thermoplastics. One reason thermoplastics are better for the environment is that....

• They are naturally found in nature

• They are completely non-toxic

• They are made from biodegradable elements

• They can easily be melted, remolded and recycled

Which of the following is not a plastic?

• Printer ink

• Nylon

• Styrofoam

• Vinyl flooring

Which are the correct properties of plastic?

• Corrosive, waterproof, lightweight, cheap

• Corrosive, waterproof, lightweight, expensive

• Unreactive, waterproof, lightweight, cheap

• Unreactive, waterproof, lightweight, expensive

What type of plastic is this?

• #1 PETE - it's clear, flexible yet strong
• #2 HDPE - it's translucent, rigid, and strong
• #4 LDPE - it's soft, flexible and stretchy
• #5 Polypropylene - it's flexible yet strong

What type of plastic is this?

• #1 PETE
• #2 HDPE
• #4 LDPE
• #5 Polypropylene

What type of plastic is this?

• #1 PETE
• #2 HDPE
• #4 LDPE
• #5 Polypropylene

What type of plastic is this?

• #1 PETE
• #2 HDPE
• #4 LDPE
• #5 Polypropylene