Plastic straws, knives, forks, and spoons. Plastic shopping carrier bags. Plastic and Styrofoam coffee cups, lids, and takeout containers. Plastic water bottles (the disposable kind rather than the reusable options)
What plastics should you avoid?
Plastics You Should Avoid
- Plastic #1 - Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET) ...
- Dangers of Type 1 Plastics. ...
- Plastic #2 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) ...
- Dangers of Type 2 Plastics. ...
- Plastic #3 - Vinyl or Polyvinyl Chloride (V or PVC) ...
- Dangers of Type 3 Plastics. ...
- Plastic #4 - Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
What is the safest plastic to reuse?
Plastic 2 is one of the safest sorts of plastic. Also called HDPE (high-density polyethylene), it has got a high strength-to-density ratio which results in superb wear resistance. HDPE products withstand heating and freezing so they can be used in various weather conditions.
