Plastic Resin Recycling Codes Chart | Identify & Recycle Plastics Correctly #1992197 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays the standardized international resin identification coding system, featuring seven triangular recycling symbols numbered 1 through 7, each paired with the full polymer name (e.g., Polyethylene Terephthalate), its common abbreviation (e.g., PET), and a shorthand letter code. These symbols are typically molded or printed on consumer plastic products to guide sorting in municipal recycling programs. Understanding these codes helps consumers and facilities separate recyclables accurately and avoid contamination.

Used on environmental education pages, municipal waste guides, sustainability blogs, and product packaging instructions; serves users seeking to recycle correctly, reduce landfill waste, or comply with local recycling regulations.