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Question 11

mantzanaaglaia — 2025-06-02 16:05:05 UTC

Rumeysa Cinar, Question 11: What role do government policies play in promoting recycling?

They cannot play a role in promoting recycling

They issue recycling-friendly policies

They ban waste production

They play no role

Question 10

patriciasantos68 — 2025-06-02 17:45:21 UTC

What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?

(João Miranda)

The difference is that when we recycle, we place the product in the appropriate container to be transformed into something new.

Reusing is using the product and only changing its function.

Reuse is a simpler and more immediate process, while recycling requires a more elaborate process.

Question 12

patriciasantos68 — 2025-06-02 17:48:31 UTC

Which recycling symbol indicates that a plastic item is recyclable?

(Carolina Agostinho)

The recycling symbol that indicates a plastic item is recyclable is the Mobius loop—a triangle made of three chasing arrows. However, when it comes to plastics, this symbol often includes a number inside the triangle (1–7), which identifies the type of plastic resin used. Here's a quick guide:

♻️ Plastic Recycling Codes:

PET or PETE (1) – Polyethylene Terephthalate
Common in water bottles and food containers. Widely recyclable.
HDPE (2) – High-Density Polyethylene
Used in milk jugs, detergent bottles. Widely recyclable.
PVC (3) – Polyvinyl Chloride
Used in pipes, clear food packaging. Not commonly recycled.
LDPE (4) – Low-Density Polyethylene
Used in plastic bags, some food wraps. Sometimes recyclable.
PP (5) – Polypropylene
Used in yogurt containers, straws. Increasingly recyclable.
PS (6) – Polystyrene
Used in disposable plates, cups. Rarely recycled.
Other (7) – Miscellaneous plastics
Includes acrylic, nylon, etc. Not usually recyclable.