Which plastics are recyclable and which are not in an environmentally friendly campsite?

In today’s post we will talk about a very important topic in today’s world: recyclable plastics on a campsite.

At Benisol, we are committed to the environment and want to do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and protect our planet. Recycling is an important part of this commitment, but not all plastics can be recycled. In this blog, we will explain which plastics can be recycled and which cannot, so you can do your part to help take care of our planet.

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It is important to understand that plastics are divided into different types according to their chemical composition. These types are identified by a recycling code on the bottom of the object.

This code consists of a triangle formed by three arrows, and in the centre is a number indicating the type of plastic. The plastics that can be recycled are those with codes 1 to 7. Each of these types is explained below:

Code 1: PET or PETE

It is used for beverage bottles, food packaging and clothing. This type of plastic is easy to recycle and is used to make new packaging and textile products.

Code 2: HDPE

Used for milk bottles, detergents and cleaning products. It is also used to make pipes and garden furniture. This type of plastic is easy to recycle and is used to make new packaging, pipes and furniture.

Code 3: PVC

It is used for pipes, blinds and cladding. This type of plastic is difficult to recycle and should not be mixed with other plastics in the recycling bin.

Code 4: LDPE.

It is used for plastic bags, rubbish bags and food wrapping. This type of plastic is easy to recycle and is used to make new packaging and rubbish bags.

Code 5: PP.

Used for bottle caps, disposable cutlery and food packaging. This type of plastic is easy to recycle and is used to make new packaging and textiles.

Code 6: PS.

Used for coffee cups, food trays and food packaging. This type of plastic is difficult to recycle and should not be mixed with other types of plastics in the recycling bin.

Code 7: Other

This code includes plastics such as polycarbonate, which is used for reusable water bottles and CDs. This type of plastic is difficult to recycle and should not be mixed with other types of plastics in the recycling bin..

At our campsite, we have separate recycling bins for each type of plastic that can be recycled. It is important to remember that not all plastics can be recycled, and that it is our responsibility to correctly separate materials to ensure that they are recycled correctly.