That symbol is synonymous with ... food storage containers, laundry detergent, fuel cans, toys, outdoor furniture, plastic mailing envelopes, and milk crates. Can it be reused?
Ever wonder what those small numbers on the bottom of your plastic bottles and takeout containers mean? They're called Resin Identification Codes. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Science ...
But not every plastic with the symbol on it can be easily recycled ... 1 and 2 are for the hard plastics found in things like containers and bottles. But items with the other numbers, 3 through ...