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Article: Safer plastics for storing food.(The Best Of The Green Guide)(Brief Article)
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- E Magazine
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
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Look for containers with recycling codes #1 PETE, #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE and #5 PP (on the bottom of containers). Of these, #1 and #2, used in many larger water bottles, are most commonly recycled and least toxic, along with #4 used in BestYet Clear Wrap and Glad Cling Wrap.
As they are generally not recyclable, avoid #3 PVC or V (poly vinyl chloride). #6 PS (polystyrene) and #7 ...