Polymers for packaging

1. Polypropylene (PP)

1.1. Containers for yoghurt, margarine, takeout meals and deli foods

1.2. Medicine bottles

1.3. Bottle caps and clousures

1.4. Bottles for catsup and syrup

2. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

2.1. Bottles for milk, water, juice

2.2. Cosmetics packaging

2.3. Cereal box liners

2.4. Bags for groceries and retail purchases

2.5. Reusable shipping containers

3. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

3.1. Plastic bottles for soft drinks, water, juice, sports drinks

3.2. Bags for garments and groceries

3.3. Ovenable film and microwave food trays

4. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

4.1. Bags for dry cleaning, newspapers, bread, frozen foods, fresh produce, household garbage

4.2. Shrink wrap and stretch film

4.3. Coatings for paper milk cartons and hot and cold beverage cups

4.4. Container lids

4.5. Squeezable bottles

5. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

5.1. Rigid packaging applications, blister packs and clamshells

5.2. Flexible packaging, bags for bedding and medical, shrink wrap, deli and meet wrap and tamper resistance

6. Polystyrene (PS)

6.1. Food service items

6.2. Protective foam packaging for forniture, electronics and other delicate items

6.3. Packaging peanuts, "loose fill"

6.4. CD cases and aspirin bottles