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Recycling marks

Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER)

A triangle of three chasing arrows with the number 7 inside and the letters OTHER below it. · also called “Other plastics”, “Plastic 7”, “Recycling code 7”

What the Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER) symbol means

Plastic type 7: other plastics

Resin identification code 7: the item is made of other plastics. The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. Check your local collection rules.

Source · Official website Knowing your plastics: recycling symbols No. 1 to 7 (Genpak) · checked

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Questions about the Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER) symbol

What does the Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER) symbol mean?
Resin identification code 7: the item is made of other plastics. The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. Check your local collection rules.
What does the Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER) symbol look like?
A triangle of three chasing arrows with the number 7 inside and the letters OTHER below it. It is also called “Other plastics”, “Plastic 7” and “Recycling code 7”.
Which standard defines the Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER) symbol?
It is listed as ASTM D7611-7.

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