What do plastic recycling numbers tell you?

The type of plastic and how commonly it is recycled.

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  1. The color of the plastic
  2. The type of plastic and how commonly it is recycled ✔
  3. The price of the plastic

Why: The number system for plastic recyclables shows which plastics are more commonly recycled.

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Answer: The type of plastic and how commonly it is recycled. The number system for plastic recyclables shows which plastics are more commonly recycled.

  1. Scouting America: Sustainability www.scouting.org/merit-badges/sustainability
    Explain the number system for plastic recyclables and which plastics are more commonly recycled.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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