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Konstantinidis Panagiotis & Tsiros Stelios & Simone Sanfilippo

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Konstantinidis Panagiotis & Tsiros Stelios & Simone Sanfilippo

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1.PETE
PETE  is the most common plastic for single-use bottled beverages because it's inexpensive, lightweight and easy to recycle. It poses a low risk of leaching breakdown products. Its recycling rates remain relatively low , even though the material is in high demand by manufacturers.
2.HDPE
HDPE  is a versatile plastic with many uses, especially when it comes to packaging. It carries low risk of leaching and is readily recyclable into many types of goods.
3.V
V is tough and weathers well, so it's commonly used for things like piping and siding. PVC is also cheap, so it's found in plenty of products and packaging. Because chlorine is part of PVC, it can result in the release of highly dangerous dioxins during manufacturing. Remember to never burn PVC, because it releases toxins.
4.LDPE
LDPE is a flexible plastic with many applications. Historically, it hasn't been accepted through most American recycling programs, but more and more communities are starting to accept it.
5.PP
PP  has a high melting point, so it's often chosen for containers that will hold hot liquid. It's gradually becoming more accepted by recyclers.
6.PS
PS can be made into rigid or foam products — in the latter case, it is popularly known as the trademark Styrofoam. Styrene monomer can leach into foods and is a possible human carcinogen, while styrene oxide is classified as a probable carcinogen. The material was long on environmentalists' hit lists for dispersing widely across the landscape, and for being notoriously difficult to recycle. Most places still don't accept it in foam forms because it's 98% air.

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«Don't pollute - good planets are hard to find»

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Preserving nature is the key to maintaining enviromental balance.

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1: PET
Plastics that belong to group number one are made out of polyethylene terephthalate or PET. It holds the number one spot because of its widespread utility.  It is mostly used for food and drink packaging purposes due to its strong ability to prevent oxygen from getting in and spoiling the product inside. PET bottles are the most widely recycled plastic in the world!

2: HDPE

Technical name - High-Density Polyethylene – it’s an incredible resistant resin used for grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins, agricultural pipe, but also playground equipment, lids, and shampoo bottles among others.  Because it’s made with long unbranched polymer chains it’s much stronger and thicker than PET. Also, it is relatively hard and resistant to impact and can be subjected to temperatures of up to 120 °C  without being affected. As far as its disposal is concerned, HDPE is accepted at most recycling centers in the world, as it is one of the easiest plastic polymers to recycle.

3 : PVC

Polyvinyl chloride is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. It comes in two basic forms: rigid and flexible. In its rigid form, PVC is largely used in the building and construction industry to produce door and window profiles and pipes (drinking and wastewater). When mixed with other substances, It can be made softer and more flexible and applied to plumbing, wiring, and electrical cable insulation and flooring.

Thanks to its versatile properties, such as lightness, durability, and easiness of processability, PVC is now replacing traditional building materials like wood, metal, concrete, rubber, ceramics, etc. in various applications.

PVC is still hardly recyclable and should therefore be avoided, whenever possible.

4 : LDPE

Contrary to HDPE, LDPE is characterized by low-density molecules, giving this resin a thinner and more flexible design. It has the simplest structure of all the plastics, making it easy and cheap to produce. Used in plastic bags, six-pack rings, various containers, dispensing bottles, and most famously for plastic wraps, is not often recycled through curbside programs.

5: PP

Polypropylene is the second-most widely produced commodity plastic and its market is forecasted to grow even more in the following years. Hard and sturdy, it can withstand high temperatures and is found in tupperwares, car parts, thermal vests, yogurt containers, and even disposable diapers.

6: PS

Polystyrene is the sixth type of plastic on the list and it can be solid or foamed. It is a very inexpensive resin per unit weight and easy to create, for these reasons it can be found everywhere: from beverage cups, insulation, packing materials to egg cartons and disposable dinnerware. Perhaps better known by its commercial name – Styrofoam – it’s highly inflammable and dangerous as it can leach harmful chemicals, especially when heated.
Environmentally-speaking it’s among the worst types of plastic.

7: OTHER PLASTIC

If plastic cannot be identified in the six types above-mentioned, then it will be included in group number 7. The best-known plastics of this group are polycarbonates (PC) used to build strong, tough products. Polycarbonates are commonly used for eye protection in the creation of lenses for sunglasses, sport and safety goggles. But they can also be found on mobile phones and, more frequently, in compact-discs (CD).

In recent years, the use of these resins has been controversial: the basis of this controversy is their leaching that, occurring at high temperature, releases bisphenol A, a compound that is on the list of potential environmental hazardous chemicals. Moreover, the decomposition of BPA in landfills does not occur meaning that this chemical will be persistent in the ground and will eventually find its way into water bodies contributing to aquatic pollution. On top of this, plastics number 7 is almost never recycled.

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The “Chasing Arrows” Symbol

The “chasing arrows” symbol we see on plastic containers and products does not necessarily mean the product is recyclable. The little number inside the triangle is there to help us identify the type of plastic used for the product. By understanding the number classifications, we can then determine the appropriate disposal route for our plastic products.

Symbol 1: PETG or PETE

Symbol 1 with the acronym PETE PETG plastic. Also known as PETE, this symbol represents polyethylene terephthalate, which is commonly used for soft drink bottles, mineral water containers, and fruit juice containers, and cooking oil containers. The plastic is easily recyclable so it’s often part of curbside recycling programs. It can be reused to make containers, carpet, and furniture.

Symbol 2: HDPE

Symbol 2 with the acronym HDPE indicates one of the most commonly used plastics in the United States, HDPE (which stands for high-density polyethylene). HDPE plastic is used for a number of different purposes but is widely considered the plastic of choice for containers for items like cleaning agents, milk, detergents, and washing soap thanks to its low weight and high strength.

HDPE sheets can also be easily recycled into pipes, oil bottles, pens, and detergent bottles. It is commonly accepted by curbside recycling.

Symbol 3: PVC or Vinyl

Plastic material that exhibit symbol 3 with the letter “V” represent PVC plastic or polyvinyl chloride. You may come across this plastic in bubble foils, and trays for sweets and fruit. Additionally, expanded PVC foam board is used for a wide variety of commercial applications. Thanks to its lightweight and rigid properties, PVC plastic can be easily stamped, sawed, punched, nailed, riveted, or bonded using PVC adhesive.

PVC is rarely recycled and not usually part of a curbside recycling program. In rare instances, it can be recycled for speed bumps, roadway gutters, and cables.

Symbol 4: LDPE

Symbol 4 with the acronym LDPE indicates that the plastic is made from LDPE plastic, which stands for low-density polyethylene. This plastic comes in the form of shopping bags, highly-resistant sacks, and crushed bottles.

This type of plastic is not usually recycled, but it can be converted into floor tiles and shipping envelopes.

Symbol 5: PP

PP, or polypropylene plastic, , is appropriately marked by the number five symbol including the acronym PP. Thanks to its durability, strength, and low weight, this plastic is utilized in furniture, luggage, toys, and the lining and external borders of cars. This is one of the safer types of plastic making it ideal for ketchup bottles and medicine bottles. It is also increasingly being accepted in curbside recycling programs.

Symbol 6: Styrene, or PS

Styrene plastic, also known as polystyrene, is marked with symbol 6 that includes the acronym PS. This plastic is commonly used in toys, hard packing, refrigerator trays, cosmetic bags, costume jewelry, CD cases, and vending cups. Although not accepted in many curbside recycling programs, it can be recycled to make egg cartons, take-out containers, and rulers.

Symbol 7: Other

Symbol 7 including the word “OTHER” stands for “other plastics,” which include, but are not limited to, acrylic plastic, polycarbonate plastic, polylactic fibers, nylon, and fiberglass. Not every plastic can be recycled. However, both acrylic and polycarbonate can be recycled and can be repurposed for future projects. Since they are both thermoplastics, they can be reheated without a loss in quality. For symbol 7 plastics, be sure to confirm with your local recycling program.

There are many use cases for acrylic-–you may be able to find it in use for food storage—many food containers are made of acrylic for their strength and transparency. However, acrylic is also used in signs, shelving, and showcases for its durability.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re working with acrylic plastic or polypropylene, being mindful of the small numbers within the “chasing arrows” symbol can help you better understand what type of plastic you are using and if it is recyclable at the receptacle. In the end, separating plastics accordingly helps waste management professionals ensure that the right materials end up in the right place.

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Konstantinidis Panagiotis & Tsiros Stelios & Simone Sanfilippo 

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Konstantinidis Panagiotis & Tsiros Stelios & Simone Sanfilippo 

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We used to use plastic everyday without knowing it,but if we realise that every year millions of animals dying because of plastic it's terrible. Every year it gets worst and we don't understand that because we think it's just a plastic and it doesn't cause any problems,but what will happend if we recycle all this plastic? In our opinion recycle the plastic is the best way to safe the world and animals,it isn't anything difficult just throw it in the trash that's it.

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1 - PET bottles for soft drinks. It is relatively safe. You should not refill PET bottles as the risk of additives leakage increase.
2-  plastic containers and pipes. It is considered safe and is easy to recycle.
3-sewage pipes and synthetic window frames. It is to be avoided. In the manufacturing process the toxic dioxin is released and softeners are often added.
4-soft plastics such as cling film, plastic drycleaner covers, carry bags. It is considered safe.
5-plastic furniture, jerry cans, car parts, bottle tops. It is considered safe.
6-disposable cups, meat trays, packaging for electronics. It is to be avoided because of possible leakage of styrene.
7-Code 7 is a miscellaneous category that nobody can do anything with.

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PET 1
i.e. PET bottles for soft drinks. It is relatively safe. You should not refill PET bottles as the risk of additives leakage increase.
HDPE 2
i.e. plastic containers and pipes. It is considered safe and is easy to recycle.
PVC 3
i.e. sewage pipes and synthetic window frames. It is to be avoided. In the manufacturing process the toxic dioxin is released and softeners are often added.
LDPE 4
i.e. soft plastics such as cling film, plastic drycleaner covers, carry bags. It is considered safe.
PP 5
i.e. plastic furniture, jerry cans, car parts, bottle tops. It is considered safe.
PS 6
i.e. disposable cups, meat trays, packaging for electronics. It is to be avoided because of possible leakage of styrene.
Overige en gemengde kunststoffen 7
Code 7 is a miscellaneous category that nobody can do anything with.

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1-2-3 These symbols on the packaging mean that the material used (mainly wood) comes from sustainably managed forests and covers various certification systems.
4 A circle composed of two arrows that chase each other and indicates that the manufacturer adheres to a packaging disposal system.
5-6 Do not disperse the product in the environment after use", but throw it in the trash.
7 It invites to compress the rejection. For example, tetrapack cartons, plastic bottles and all those waste that, if flattened, allow you to occupy less space.
8 It is used to indicate the material of which the container of some products is made.
9 Also in this case you can find the symbol with acronyms  or with numbers that indicate the international recycling codes
10 The triangle composed of arrows chasing each other means that the product is recyclable or composed of recycled material.
11 It means that the waste is electrical or electronic and should not be thrown away among the generic waste, but disposed of at the ecological islands, with an agreed collection or in special containers.
12 It is mainly used for cosmetics and the number indicated indicates the shelf life of the product after opening the package. It is generally indicated in months

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1: PET or PETE (Polyethylene terephthalate)

There’s a good chance you’ve held something made of this plastic type today. PET or PETE is what’s used to make bottles for soda, water and other drinks. It’s also used to make cooking oil containers, plastic peanut butter jars and containers for other popular food items.

PET/PETE products CAN be recycled.

2: HDPE (High density polyethylene)

HDPE plastics are also extremely common. They’re those used to make milk jugs, shampoo bottles, cleaning product containers and detergent bottles.

HDPE products CAN be recycled.

3: PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)

PVC is a soft, flexible plastic, so it’s used for a huge array of household products. Plastic tubing, kids’ toys, plastic trays and furniture are often made out of PVC.

PVC products CANNOT be recycled.

4: LDPE (Low density polyethylene)

A lot of plastic wrappings are made of LDPE plastic. It’s also used to make grocery bags and the bags that hold newspapers, sliced bread loaves and fresh produce, among other things.

LDPE products CAN SOMETIMES be recycled.

5: PP (Polypropylene)

PP is used to make the food containers used for products like yogurt, sour cream and margarine. It’s also made into straws, rope, carpet and bottle caps.

PP products CAN SOMETIMES be recycled.

6: PS (Polystyrene)

Styrofoam products are made out of PS plastic, so it’s commonly used to make disposable coffee cups, packing peanuts, coolers and to-go food containers.

PS products CAN SOMETIMES be recycled.

7: Other

Any type of plastic that doesn’t fit into one of the first six categories falls under this heading. Products stamped with a 7 are often made out of multiple plastic types or out of other types of plastic that can’t easily be recycled.

#7 products CAN SOMETIMES be recycled.

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1) Let's save the oceans from plastic!

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Less plastic, more fantastic

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sad turtles :( </3

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the plastic kills our animals. NO TO PLASTIC

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the human one is the only species in the world to have polluted the earth and it is the only one that can clean it up

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1 and 3. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC. The first symbol born since 1993 is a forest certification scheme and is often associated with the third. The PEFC logo (Program for the approval of forest certification schemes) since 1998 indicates that the product is made with at least 70% of raw material from sustainably managed forests, recycled and from controlled sources and that therefore most of the used trees not differentiated from virgin forests.
2. The Ecolabel logo. The European Union eco-label affixed to products with reduced environmental impact throughout their entire life cyclÈ
It is a voluntary ecological label subjected to certification by an independent body. It was established in 1992 by Regulation n. 880/92. The Ecolabel criteria are established at European level also with the help of European consumer and environmental associations.
The green dot also known as Der Grune Punk. It is a symbol composed of two arrows chasing each other, it was born in Germany in the early 90s when German law required producers to dispose of their articles once they became waste. The logo indicates that the company participates in a waste collection system or pays an upfront fee for disposal. Widespread in Northern Europe, we find it in Italy on imported products.
5 and 6. The silhouette of the man with the waste basket. It is often printed on the packaging, it indicates that the product should not be dispersed into the environment after use, a symbol of education but not necessarily accompanied by symbols related to waste separation. If you are holding a recyclable product but you are far from the special container, the logo invites you to keep it rather than abandon it in public places.7. Flatten after use. Various containers should not be thrown away as they are, for example tetrapaks of milk or plastic bottles: the symbol reminds us that it is useful to compress the containers to reduce their volume and environmental impact. A less bulky waste takes up less space in the recycling bins.
8. The hexagon. It indicates the material of which the containers for liquids are made, it always accompanies an abbreviation: for example a bottle, jar, vase and any other sealed wrapping. The most popular? We can find abbreviations such as: PET, PE, PP, PS and PVC which indicate various types of plastic and must be placed in the yellow container, that of plastic and metals. If you find PI, it generally refers to polylaminates, different types of non-separable materials, for example paper-plastic, plastic-aluminum, paper-aluminum (e.g. milk cartons or salami paper), they are generally not recyclable . But there is also AL, the symbol of aluminum. Or again ACC which is the logo of steel (we find it on spray cans); VE stands for glass. CA is the symbol of cardboard coupled with other materials and should be thrown away with paper.
9. The Moebius strip. An almost exotic name that few know, but you certainly know the symbol. It is often found on packaging, especially paper, cardboard and cellulose. It can mean many things: mainly that the product is recyclable, but also that it is made with materials from separate waste collection. It can have different colors, but in the end the important thing is to know that it can be used as a recycling bin. But who was August Ferdinand Moebius? German mathematician and astronomer, in 1858 he created a ribbon as a geometric figure that illustrates the concept of infinity. It is composed of a single elongated face twisted one hundred and eighty degrees.
10. The triangle of arrows. Also in this case this symbol is found on plastic packaging and, as in other cases, it can mean either that the packaging is recyclable, or that the material of which it is made is partly recycled. The numbers inside it, from 1 to 6, indicate the type of plastic used according to a pre-established code or with an acronym (for example 1 is PET Polyethylene Terephthalate or 6 has the acronym PS or Polystyrene or Polystyrene). Attention to the number 7 indicates that the material is not recyclable.
11. The WEEE logo. It indicates the waste of electrical and electronic equipment. The item must not be thrown in general waste but collected separately in special containers. In the case of Genoa, it is possible to confer them both in the Amiu drop-off points and in the Ecovan +, the mobile drop-off points that are present in 47 city points. Electronic waste contains substances that are toxic to the environment and are not biodegradable, but are rich in even rare materials, which can be recovered as secondary raw materials.

12. The open jar. We find this symbol on the packaging of cosmetics or personal care products. Normally a number is written followed by an M (i.e. months): it indicates the number of months from the opening of the product within which it can be used without it undergoing variations of any kind. After this period of time the product is considered expired, for this reason it is always useful to write on the packaging when you have started to use it: a small and simple precaution to avoid problems of allergic reactions of the products.

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Dominik and Simone  1. forest Stewardship Council 2. official Europeon Union voluntary label for invironmental excellence 3. programme for the endorsement of forest certification 4. sign for recycling 5. sign for throwing paper in trash can 6. sign for throwing trash in can 7. sign for bending the tetrapack after using 8. symbol that we can find on the packaging or containers  of liquid products
9.sign for recycling three arows represent three processes in recycling 10. also sign for recycling for PET ambalage 11. no trash cans in area 12. symbol on the packaging of cosmetics or personal care products

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Unfortunately for us, 99% of plastic is generated from chemicals derived from petroleum, natural gas and coal, all "dirty" and non-renewable resources. Forecasts for the future indicate that by 2050 the plastics industry will be responsible for 20% of world oil consumption. It is not only production, but the entire life cycle of plastics that contributes to climate change, through an increase in CO2 emissions.

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Dèsirè and Semih

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The FSC® brand identifies products containing wood from forests managed correctly and responsibly according to rigorous environmental, social and economic standards.
The symbol, a daisy whose petals are represented by the stars of the European Union, distinguishes the products for their sustainability combined with a rather high quality performance.
When you see the PEFC mark on a product, it means it comes from a PEFC certified forest
The recycling symbol (♲ or ♻) is the international symbol for waste recycling.
The little man who throws waste into a bin, known abroad as "Tidy man", represents a generic invitation not to disperse it in the environment after use.

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Look for meaningful images to make it clear that plastic is harmful

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Look for meaningful images to make it clear that plastic is harmful

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PET is the symbol of polyethylene terephthalate in the separate collection symbols it is found inside the triangle with the arrows marked by the number 1. Type of plastic waste.PVC is the symbol of polyvinyl chloride in the separate collection symbols it is found inside the triangle with the arrows and the number 3. Type of plastic waste.PI is the generic symbol that identifies all the polylaminate materials that cannot be destined for separate collection. Type of dry or undifferentiated waste. PS is the polystyrene symbol in the separate collection symbols it is found inside the triangle with the arrows marked by the number 6. Type of plastic waste. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene, 100% recyclable, used for packaging such as bottles, films and jars.LDPE: low density polyethylene (Low Density Polyethylene), mainly used for food packaging.PI: polylaminates, i.e. non-separable materials such as tetrapak.

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Dèsirè and Semih  1. forest Stewardship Council 2. official Europeon Union voluntary label for invironmental excellence 3. programme for the endorsement of forest certification 4. sign for recycling 5. sign for throwing paper in trash can 6. sign for throwing trash in can 7. sign for bending the tetrapack after using 8. symbol that we can find on the packaging or containers  of liquid products
9.sign for recycling three arows represent three processes in recycling 10. also sign for recycling for PET ambalage 11. no trash cans in area 12. symbol on the packaging of cosmetics or personal care products

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Dèsirè and Semih PET is the symbol of polyethylene terephthalate in the separate collection symbols it is found inside the triangle with the arrows marked by the number 1. Type of plastic waste.PVC is the symbol of polyvinyl chloride in the separate collection symbols it is found inside the triangle with the arrows and the number 3. Type of plastic waste.PI is the generic symbol that identifies all the polylaminate materials that cannot be destined for separate collection. Type of dry or undifferentiated waste.
PS is the polystyrene symbol in the separate collection symbols it is found inside the triangle with the arrows marked by the number 6. Type of plastic waste.
HDPE: High Density Polyethylene, 100% recyclable, used for packaging such as bottles, films and jars.LDPE: low density polyethylene (Low Density Polyethylene), mainly used for food packaging.PI: polylaminates, i.e. non-separable materials such as tetrapak.