Plastic & Synthetic Film Recycling Guide
Plastic & Synthetic Film Recycling Guide The resin identification coding system was introduced in 1988 to meet the need for a nationwide, uniform system of identifying plastics for both manufacturers and recyclers. This guide identifies the seven types of recyclable plastics to help you distinguish among the different plastics in their various forms. Marked with the appropriate symbol, plastic and film products can be properly recycled and used again. GPA strives to bring you a variety of printable films and synthetics that offer you sustainable choices for every application. Code GPA Products Name Properties Applications/Uses • Ultra Film® Clear Polyester Polyethylene Clarity, strength, toughness, barrier Menu boards, water and soft drink bottles, • InCycle™ White Expanded PET Terephthalate to gas and moisture, resistance to membrane switches, overlays, inserts, and • Ultra Digital® Clear Polyester Transparency heat. The easiest and most common many injection molded consumer product Film Common Name: plastic that is recycled. containers. Polyester PETE • Ultra Film® 100% Recycled White High-Density Stiffness, strength, toughness, Semi-permanent signage, interior/exterior Polyethylene (35% post-consumer waste Polyethylene resistance to chemicals and signage, tags, labels, cosmetic packaging, from milk jugs) moisture, permeability to gas, ease yogurt containers and margarine tubs, of processing and ease of forming. grocery and retail bags. HDPE Like #1, widely accepted. • Ultra Film® White & Clear Rigid Vinyl Polyvinyl Chloride Versatility, clarity, ease of blending, Indoor and retail P.O.P signage, shelf talkers, • Ultra Digital® White Rigid Vinyl strength, toughness, resistance to aisle violators, packaging, book covers, Common Name: grease, oil and chemicals. decals, loose-leaf binders, counter mats, Vinyl mouse pads, packaging, floor tiles and mats, cassette trays, clear food and PVC or V non-food packaging.
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