PP (polypropylene # 5) is widely recovered and recycled in countries such as the UK. PP applications include chemical drums, toys, picnic-ware, household and kitchenware, insulation, carrier bags, food wrapping, battery casings and bottle crates.

PVC (polyvinyl chloride # 3) is used for flooring, film, insulation, pipes, conduit, profiles, packaging, bottles, thermo-forming in containers and blister packs and in flexible sheet form for various applications.

PS (polystyrene # 6) comes in high impact and expanded forms. It is used for toys, rigid packaging, refrigerator trays and boxes, cosmetic packs, costume jewellery, lighting diffusers, audio-cassettes, CD boxes, food packaging, shaped packaging and insulation. Polystyrene is recycled in South Africa. Products made from recycled Polystyrene includecoat hangers, seedling trays, curtain rods, cornices and skirtings, outdoor furniture, poles and decking.

Other (# 7) includes all resins and multi- materials (e.g. laminates).These may include microwavable packages, snack bags and industrial plastics.

Source: http://www.petco.co.za

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