Bảng mã nhựa cây Mã số nhận diện nhựa cây

Bảng mã nhựa cây[4][5]
SốHình ảnhHình ảnh thay thế #1Hình ảnh thay thế #2Viết tắtTên PolymeSử dụngTái chế
1PETE hoặc PETterephtalat polyetylenPolyester fibres (Polar Fleece), thermoformed sheet, strapping, soft drink bottles, tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling and (occasionally) new containers. (See also: Recycling of PET bottles)Picked up through most curbside recycling programs.
2HDPE hoặc PE-HDpolyethylen mật độ caoBottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins, agricultural pipe, base cups, car stops, playground equipment, and plastic lumberPicked up through most curbside recycling programs, although some allow only those containers with necks.
3PVC hoặc Vpolyvinyl chloridePipe, window profile, siding, fencing, flooring, shower curtains, lawn chairs, non-food bottles, and children's toys.Extensively recycled in Europe;[cần dẫn nguồn] 481,000 tonnes in 2014 through Vinyl 2010 and VinylPlus initiatives.
4LDPE hoặc PE-LDpolyethylen mật độ thấpPlastic bags, six pack rings, various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, and various molded laboratory equipmentLDPE is not often recycled through curbside programs, but some communities will accept it. Plastic shopping bags can be returned to many stores for recycling.
5PPpolypropylenAuto parts, industrial fibres, food containers, and dishwareNumber 5 plastics can be recycled through some curbside programs.
6PSpolystyrenDesk accessories, cafeteria trays, plastic utensils, toys, video cassettes and cases, clamshell containers, packaging peanuts, and insulation board and other expanded polystyrene products (e.g., Styrofoam)Number 6 plastics can be recycled through some curbside programs.
7OTHER hoặc Ocác loại nhựa khác, như acrylic, nylon, polycacbonataxit polylactic (PLA; một loại chất dẻo sinh học) và sự kết hợp của nhiều loại nhựa.Bottles, plastic lumber applications, headlight lenses, and safety shields/glasses.Number 7 plastics have traditionally not been recycled, though some curbside programs now take them.

Bên dưới là bảng ký hiệu RIC sau khi ATSM sửa đổi tiêu chuẩn năm 2013[6][7]