Let's Keep Abilene Beautiful

Recycling No.	Abbreviation	Polymer Name	Uses for that Polymer	Uses once recycled
1	PETE or PET	Polyethylene terephthalate	Soda bottles, water bottles, vinegar bottles, medicine containers, backing for photography film	Polyester fibers, thermoformed sheet, strapping, soft drink bottles.
2	HDPE	H igh density polyethylene	Containers for laundry/dish detergent, fabric softeners, bleach, milk, shampoo, conditioner, motor oil. Newer bullet proof vests, various toys.	Bottles, grocery bags, recycling bins, agricultural pipe, base cups, car stops, playground equipment, and plastic lumber.
3	PVC or V	Polyvinyl chloride	Pipes, shower curtains, meat wraps, cooking oil bottles, baby bottle nipples, shrink wrap, clear medical tubing, vinyl dashboards and seat covers, coffee containers.	Pipe, fencing, and non-food bottles.
4	LDPE	Low density polyethylene	Wrapping films, grocery bags, sandwich bags.	Plastic bags, various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, and various molded laboratory equipment.
5	PP	Polypropylene	Tupperware®, syrup bottles, yogurt tubs, diapers, outdoor carpet.	Auto parts and industrial fibers.
6	PS	Polystyrene	Coffee cups, disposable cutlery and cups (clear and colored), bakery shells, meat trays, "cheap" hubcaps, packing peanuts, Styrofoam insulation.	Desk accessories, cafeteria trays, toys, video cassettes and cases, insulation board and expanded polystyrene products (e.g. Styrofoam).