Recycling Everyday Plastics: What You should Know About LDPE and HDPE

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• Polyethylene is the most common form of plastic.
  Both low-density polyethylene and high-density
  polyethylene are used to manufacture a vast
  number of everyday products. When recycled, other
  commonly used products are created as well. For
  this reason, recycling plastics is important to
  maximize resources and reduce pollution.

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• Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is known as
  a thermoplastic, or thermosoftening plastic. It
  is not reactive at room temperatures and can
  withstand a range of temperatures. It is made in
  translucent and opaque variations, and while it
  is quite flexible and tough, it is also breakable.

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• LDPE is used for manufacturing products such as
• Plastic bags
• Trays, containers, snap-on lids
• Corrosion-resistant work surfaces
• Six pack rings
• Packaging for computer hardware
• Playground slides
• Plastic wraps

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• LDPE is not often recycled through curbside
  programs, but products can be dropped off at a
  designated location for recycling.Recycled LDPE
  makes many products, including
• Trash cans and liners
• Shipping envelopes
• Lumber
• Floor tiles

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• High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is
  a thermoplastic made from petroleum. It has a
  large strength-to-density ratio, is opaque, and
  can withstand high temperatures.

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• HDPE is used for manufacturing products such as
• Plastic bottles
• Plastic lumber
• Hard hats
• Food storage containers
• Fuel tanks for vehicles
• 3-D printer filament

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• HDPE is collected through most curbside recycling
  programs. It is non-biodegradable and can take
  centuries to decompose, so recycling is crucial.
• Recycled HDPE makes many products, including

• Rope
• Toys
• Recycling bins
• Trash cans

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• Recycling contributes to a reduction in resource
  consumption and pollution. From a business
  perspective, it can be more cost efficient to
  produce a product from recycled plastic than it
  is to manufacture virgin plastic. Additionally,
  recycling produces the monetary benefit of
  getting paid for plastic scrap.

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• Polychem USA is a leader in recycling plastic
  waste materials, with 70 years of service to the
  plastics recycling industry. We proudly turn
  plastic scrap and plastic film into useful
  material that can be used to make a variety of
  products.
• For information or a quote, please contact us at
  www.polychem-usa.com.