6/3/2010
Types of Plastics in Tupperware Products and Recycling Codes Spring & Summer 2010 Catalog—U.S./Canada
Raw Material Symbol Information http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/plastics.htm:
PETE: Polyethylene terephthalate ethylene, used for soft drink, juice, water, detergent, cleaner and peanut butter containers.
HDPE: High-density polyethylene, used in opaque plastic milk and water jugs, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles and some plastic bags.
PVC or V: Polyvinyl chloride, used for cling wrap, some plastic squeeze bottles, cooking oil and peanut butter jars, detergent and window cleaner bottles.
LDPE: Low density polyethylene, used in grocery store bags, most plastic wraps and some bottles.
PP: Polypropylene, used in most deli soup, syrup and yogurt containers, straws and other clouded plastic containers, including baby bottles.
PS: Polystyrene, used in Styrofoam food trays, egg cartons, disposable cups and bowls, carryout containers and opaque plastic cutlery.
Other: Other plastics, including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylic, polycarbonate, polylactic acid, nylon and fiberglass. Used in most plastic baby bottles, 5-gallon water
bottles, "sport" water bottles, metal food can liners, clear plastic "sippy" cups and some clear plastic cutlery. New bio-based plastics may also be labeled #7. Polyamide or PA is typically used for kitchen utensils. Polyethesulphone or PES is a high heat material that can be used for microwave cooking.
6/3/2010
CURRENT MATERIALS USED RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT RANGE IDENTIFICATION CODE Access Mates® Container Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Avocado Keeper PP
Blooming Teapot Glass
Brushes for Tumblers PP and Seals
Cake Takers PP
Can Opener Other (ABS)
Chef Series™ Cookware Stainless Steel
Chef Series™ Knives Stainless Steel
Chip 'N Dip Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Chile Keeper PP
Classic Sheer® 1 Gal./ Pitcher: PP 3.8 L Pitcher Plunger: PP
Top Seal: PP Bottom Seal: LDPE
6/3/2010 Classic Sheer® Seal: LDPE Midgets® Set
Container: PP
Commuter Mug Container and Seal: PP
O Ring: other
Confidence Container PP
Corkscrew Other (ABS)
CrystalWave® Containers Seal: PP (Includes Lunch’ n Dish with Cold Cup, Soup Mug Container: PP and CrystalWave® Dish)
Cupcake Keepers PP
Domed Cutting Board PP
Double Colander PP
Tupperware® Eco Seals: LDPE Tumblers
Containers: PP
Pie Press/Empanada PP Maker
6/3/2010 FlatOut!® Containers Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Forget Me Not™ PP
Freezer Mates® Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
FridgeSmart® Containers Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Fridge Stackables™ Set PP
Garlic Keeper PP
Grate ’N Measure™ Body & Handle: PP Grater
Blade: stainless steel
Hamburger Press and Press & Ring: PP Hamburger Keepers
Keeper & Seal: LDPE
6/3/2010 Hot Dog Keeper Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Ice Cream Scoop Other
Ice Prisms™ Collection: Seal: LDPE Bowls, Pitcher &
Tumblers Bowl: Co-polyester
Tupperware® Seals: LDPE Impressions Collection
(Plates, Bowls, Mini Bowls, Containers: PP Tumblers)
Tumblers: PP
Impressions Serving Seal: LDPE Center®
Container & Cover: PP
Insulated Tumbler w/ Seal: LDPE Drip–Less™ Straw Seal
Container: PP
Jel-Ring® Mold (Includes Seal: LDPE Mini Jel-Ring Set)
Container: PP
Jumbo Canister with Seal: LDPE Cariolier® handle and
spout Container: PP
6/3/2010 Keep Tabs™ Containers Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Kids — Bell Tumbler with Seal: LDPE Sipper Seal® Domed Set
Container: PP
Kids — Disney Fairies Seal: LDPE Tumbler
Container: PP
Kids — Disney Fairies PP Sandwich Keeper
Kids — Disney Mickey Seals: LDPE Mouse Meal Set
Containers: PP
Kids — Disney/Pixar's Seal: LDPE Cars Tumbler
Container: PP
Kids — Disney/Pixar's PP Cars Sandwich Keeper
Kids — Disney Princess Tumbler with seal: Beverage & Snack Set Seals: LDPE Containers: PP
Snack Cup containers: Seals: LDPE Containers: PP
6/3/2010 Kids — Handled Bowl Seal: LDPE with seal Container: PP
Kids — Nickelodeon Seals: LDPE Dora the Explorer™ Meal Containers: PP
& Snack Set
Kids — Feeding Spoons PP
Kids — Ideal Lit’l Bowl Seal: LDPE Set
Container: PP
Kids — Nickelodeon Seal: LDPE SpongeBob
SquarePants™ On the Go Container: PP Tumbler
Kids — Nickelodeon PP SpongeBob
SquarePants™ Sandwich Keeper
Kids — Nickelodeon Seal: LDPE SpongeBob
SquarePants™ Snack Container: PP Cups
6/3/2010 Kids — Printed Seal: LDPE containers, tumblers and
Containers, Tumblers, Cups: PP cups
Lunchbox: PP
Container: PP
Kids — Shape-O® Toy PP
Kids — Tote-em Pails® LDPE Toy
PP
Legacy Serving Line Seal: PP (Hispanic Catalog) Container: PP
Lemon Lime Press Other: PA
Measuring Cups PP
Measuring Spoons PP
Micro Pitcher Set PES
Microfiber Towels, MICROFIBER Cleaning Cloths, Sponges, and Dusting Mitt 6/3/2010 Microsteamer Base: PP (Hispanic Catalog) All other components: PP
Microwave Cereal Bowls Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Microwave Luncheon PP Plates
Microwave Rice Maker All components: PP
Modular Bowls Seal: LDPE Container: PP
Modular Mates® Seals: LDPE Containers (includes all Containers: PP sets and styles)
Neoprene Oven Mitt, Pot Special / fabric Holders, and Adjustable Other: neoprene
Apron
One Touch® Canisters Seals: LDPE
Containers: PP
Onion Keeper PP
6/3/2010 Pick-A-Deli® Container Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Prep Essentials® Seal: LDPE Mix-N-Store® Plus
Pitcher Container: PP
Prep Essential’s® Seal: LDPE Snack-Stor® Container Container: PP
Quartet Set with Seal: LDPE Cariolier® handle
Container: PP
Quick Chef Base Base: Co-polyester Handle/cabinet: Other (ABS)
Funnel: PP Paddles: PP Chopper Foot: other
Blades: other Closing Cap: PP
Quick Shake® Container Seal: LDPE Container: PP
Rectangular Cake Taker PP
Round Cake Taker PP
6/3/2010 Round Container Seal: LDPE Container: PP
Salt & Pepper Shakers Container: PP Seal: LDPE
Sandwich Keeper PP
Saucy Silicone Spatula Handle: Other (glass filled nylon Head: Other (silicone)
Season-Serve® Container Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Servalier® Bowls Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Serving Spoon Set Other
Simply Perfect™ Pastry LDPE Sheet
Smidget™ Containers Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
6/3/2010 Snack Cup Set Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Spice Shakers Seal: LDPE
Container: PP
Spin ’N Save® Salad Dry Gear & Seal: HDPE Spinner
Container & Componets: PP
Sports Bottle Spout: LDPE
Container: PP
Squeeze It™ Decorator Accordion: PE Other Components: PP
Stuffables® Containers Seal: PP & LDPE
Containers: PP
Sugar and Creamer Set Seal bottom: LDPE Seal Top: PP
Containers: PP
6/3/2010 Talavera One Touch® Seal: LDPE Canisters
(Hispanic Catalog) Containers: PP
Tomato Keeper PP
Thatsa® Bowl, Seal: LLDPE Thatsa® Mega Bowl Container: PP
TupperWave® Stack Containers & Covers: Other Cooker Complete System (PES)
(Colander, 3-Qt./2.8 L Casserole, 1¾-Qt./1.7 L Seals: LDPE Casserole, ¾-Qt./700 mL
Casserole Cover, Cone)
Twistable™ Peeler PP
Vent ’N Serve™ Seal: PP Containers
Containers: Other (PES)
Whisk Cap: Other (nylon) Handle: PP
Wire: Other (special)
6/3/2010 Wine Accessories Set Corkscrew: other (ABS) (Corkscrew, Foil Cutter, Foil Cutter: other
Wine Pourer, Wine Pump Stopper: PP & PE blends & Stopper) Pump: other (ABS)
Pourer: PP & Other
Wonderlier® Bowls Seal: LDPE
Container: PP