What is Plastic?, continued
Code 4 LDPE low density polyethylene
Squeezable honey and mustard bottles; grocery bags; dry cleaning bags; bread
and frozen food bags.
  
Code 5 PP polypropylene
Yogurt and margarine tubs; syrup bottles; reusable microwave containers; bottle
caps.
 
Code 6 PS polystyrene
CD cases; grocery store meat trays; egg cartons; disposable cups, plates and
cutlery; protective packaging.

Code 7 Other
All other plastic types, or those that are a combination of the above materials,
eg plastic computer housings, multi-layered food packaging, polyurethane
used in pillows and bedding, some juice and catsup bottles.


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