Recyclable polymers

Recyclable polymers are soluble in organic solvents and/or can be melted, in that they undergo reversible thermal transformations. Every recyclable polymer is individuated by a specific code which must be stamped on the manufactured articles made of the same polymer.

Symbols / Denomination / Material Type
American Plastic
Code System / European Plastic
Code System
/ / PET
PETE
polyethylenterephthalate / Recyclable
plastics
/ / PE
HDPE
PE-HD
high density polyethylene / Recyclable
plastics
/ / PVC
polyvinylchloride / Recyclable
plastics
/ / PE
LDPE
PE-LD
low density polyethylene / Recyclable
plastics
/ / PP
polypropylene / Recyclable
plastics
/ / PS
polystyrene / Recyclable
plastics
/ n. 07-19 / Other polymers / Non-recyclable
plastics