Procedure:

Locate plastic containers at home, school, supermarket or other stores. Look for the recycle code and the number in the triangle. There are seven numbers on plastic containers. (The seventh type indicates “mixed or layered” resins that are not generally recycled.) Can you find a product that fits each of the seven categories? Fill in the chart below with the information on the container and from your observations. A picture of a recycle code looks like this: