Remember to always look for the recycling symbol and resin identification code on your used plastic, and when in doubt, ...

Ever wonder what those small numbers on the bottom of your plastic bottles and takeout containers mean? They're called Resin Identification Codes. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Science ...

The 1-7 resin ID code and chasing-arrows triangle symbol were developed by the plastics industry, not the government. Some "people see the recycling symbol and assume or hope the item will be ...

There are seven common varieties of plastic which are named and numbered by their recycling code: You'll find the recycling symbol for each of these classifications on plastic bottles and containers.