So THAT's What Those Numbers On Plastic Recycling Signs Actually Mean

They could sometimes mean a product isn’t recyclable in your area at all.

You know those little triangles with three arrows that you sometimes see on plastic containers?

I always figured those meant an item was recyclable, and I didn’t pay any attention to the numbers that lie inside.

But as it turns out, these can sometimes be a “Resin Identification Code”, and the digits they contain could reveal how easy (or otherwise) a product is to recycle.

The figures, which range from one to seven, inform the user about the best place to put their waste – be it general recycling or a specialist point. Some may sadly need to be put in the bin with your general waste if you have no suitable facilities........

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