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What are spi codes?

nicolemontoya4 — 2025-01-22 13:11:56 UTC

They are triangles molded in the bottom of the plastic items. There are 7 in total, designed to help us recycle.

PET OR PETE

valeriaarroyo7 — 2025-01-23 11:53:09 UTC

Polyethylene terephathalate or PETE is the first spi code. They are mostly used for household items and it represents 96% of world plastic bottles.

HDPE

nicolemontoya4 — 2025-01-23 12:00:46 UTC

High-density polyethylene or HDPE is the second spy code, they are very safe since they are resistant to heat and freezing temperatures.

PVC

nicolemontoya4 — 2025-01-23 12:04:01 UTC

Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is the third spi code. It can be harmful if swallowed, it isn't often recycled and used frequently for plumbing pipes.

LDPE

valeriaarroyo7 — 2025-01-23 12:09:30 UTC

Low-density polyethyle or LDPE is the fourth spi code. It's used to do durable and flexible materials, like: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, squeezable bottles...

PP

nicolemontoya4 — 2025-01-23 12:13:20 UTC

Polypropylene or PP is the fifth spi code. It is used for syrup bottles, diapers, pill bottles. When it is recycled it is used to make ice scrapers, rakes and other items.

PS

valeriaarroyo7 — 2025-01-23 12:17:26 UTC

Polystyrene or SP is the sixth spi code. It's used to make disposable products like plastic vases or forks.

Others/Miscellaneous plastic

nicolemontoya4 — 2025-01-23 12:17:38 UTC

Miscellaneous plastic is the spi code number 7. It is used to name different types of plastics that aren't defined by the other six codes. It is used for DVDs, baby bottles and storage containers.

nicolemontoya4 — 2025-01-23 12:18:19 UTC