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Plastic #4 – LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a thermoplastic made from petroleum and can be found translucent or opaque. It's soft, tough but brittle, and considered less toxic than other plastics, and relatively safe to use. However, it is not usually recycled, which is changing in many communities today as more recycling programs prepare to handle this material. LDPE plastics are used in plastic lumber, landscaping boards, trash can liners and floor tiles when recycled.
Products made with LDPE plastic can be reused, but are not always recyclable. If necessary, contact your local collection service provider to find out if they accept LDPE plastic items for recycling. LDPE is found in juice and milk cartons (as a waterproof inner and outer layer), most plastic grocery bags, and some packaging materials. Grocery bags, household plastic wrap and trash bags. LDPE is one of the safer plastics, but by using reusable bags, it can be recycled and reduce waste, especially when you're shopping for things like groceries.
This is commonly found in shrink wrap, dry cleaning garment bags, squeezable bottles, and other types of plastic bags used for packaging, in fact, most plastic grocery bags used in most stores today are made from LDPE plastic of. Also, some clothing and furniture use this type of plastic.
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