{"id":2413,"date":"2020-07-23T00:15:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T00:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infogm.goodmarket.global\/info\/?page_id=2413"},"modified":"2025-08-20T06:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T06:20:49","slug":"plastics-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmarket.global\/info\/community-rules\/plastics-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastics Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u200bMost plastics are made from non-renewable petroleum.\u00a0 Some cause dangerous pollution during manufacturing, and some contain dangerous chemicals with known health risks. \u00a0The plastic recycling codes on products and packaging can help you select the products that are the safest for your family and the environment.\u00a0<\/div>
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Look for these numbers before you buy. \u00a0The safer choices are marked with the numbers 2, 4, and 5. Try to avoid 3, 6, and most plastics labeled with number 7.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE)<\/strong>\u00a0is a clear hard plastic used for disposable food and drink containers including water, soda, and cooking oil bottles.\u00a0 It can be recycled into textiles and furniture.\u00a0 Plastic #1 is only intended for one time use.\u00a0 These bottles should not be reused, refilled, or heated.\u00a0 Cleaning detergents and high heat can cause antimony and other toxic chemicals to leach out of the plastic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)<\/strong>\u00a0is also a hard plastic but it is not transparent.\u00a0 It is used for items like shampoo bottles, yogurt containers, and toys and can withstand higher temperatures than Plastic #1.\u00a0 Plastic #2 can be recycled into pens, bottles, and other consumer items.\u00a0 It is safe to refill and reuse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)\u00a0<\/strong>contains phthalates, which makes it softer and more flexible than Plastic #2.\u00a0 It can be found in bottles, cling wrap, shower curtains, inflatable toys, car interiors, and vinyl flooring.\u00a0 It is difficult to recycle.\u00a0 Manufacture of Plastic #3 releases dioxin into the environment.\u00a0 Dioxin is a potent carcinogen that accumulates in animals including us.\u00a0 Plastic #3 also contains phthalates, a hormone disruptor that is linked to reproductive health issues.\u00a0 It should be avoided.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)<\/strong>\u00a0is a soft, flexible plastic. It is used for plastic bags including shopping bags and garbage bags.\u00a0 It is one of the safer plastics, but it is a big contributor to environmental pollution and harms marine life.\u00a0 Many of these bags could be replaced with reusable bags.\u00a0 Reduce, reuse, and recycle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Polypropylene (PP)<\/strong>\u00a0is a hard but flexible plastic with a high resistance to heat.\u00a0 It is used for drinking straws, caps, and containers.\u00a0 Plastic #5 is one of the safer plastics, but it contributes to environmental pollution and should be recycled whenever possible.\u00a0 Plastic #5 is often labeled microwavable and dishwasher safe which means it does not warp when heated.\u00a0 It does not mean that it is a healthy practice.\u00a0 It is better to use glass or ceramic containers to heat food.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Polystyrene (PS)\u00a0<\/strong>is found in rigid plastics and plastic spoons and forks.\u00a0 It is also found in Styrofoam which is used for disposable cups and take-away food containers.\u00a0 Styrofoam takes a long time to degrade and is difficult to recycle.\u00a0 It is not permitted at the Good Market.\u00a0 Plastic #6 contains styrene, a known neurotoxin and carcinogen. \u00a0It should be avoided.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Number 7 represents miscellaneous plastics but is most often\u00a0Polycarbonate (PC)<\/strong>. \u00a0Polycarbonate is used in water cooler bottles, reusable water bottles, and baby bottles.\u00a0 It contains Bisphenol-A (BPA) which is a known hormone disruptor.\u00a0 Polycarbonate should be avoided.\u00a0 Make sure children\u2019s water bottles and baby bottles are labeled BPA free. \u200bThe #7 code can also be used for newer compostable\u00a0Bio-Plastics<\/strong>\u00a0that are made out of corn, potato, or rice.\u00a0 Avoid #7 unless it is labeled as one of the new Bio-Plastics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u200bMost plastics are made from non-renewable petroleum.\u00a0 Some cause dangerous pollution during manufacturing, and some contain dangerous chemicals with known health risks. \u00a0The plastic recycling codes on products and packaging can help you select the products that are the safest for your family and the environment.\u00a0\u00a0Look for these numbers before you buy. \u00a0The safer choices […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1929,"parent":25958,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2413","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nPlastics Guide | Good Market Info<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This plastics guide explains resin codes, health & environmental risks, and helps you find safer plastics while avoiding harmful ones.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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