Fig 14 shows a triangular symbol printed on the base of a plastic drinks bottle. The symbol contains a number which identifies the type of plastic used. Nam...
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Fig 14 shows a triangular symbol printed on the base of a plastic drinks bottle. The symbol contains a number which identifies the type of plastic used.
Name what this symbol indicates to the consumer. [1]
[Total: 1 mark]
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The triangular symbol with a number printed on the base of a plastic drinks bottle indicates that the material can be recycled and identifies the specific type of plastic used in the bottle. [1] The number inside the triangle is a resin identification code (for example, 1 = PET, 2 = HDPE) that tells the consumer and recycling facility which polymer the bottle is made from, enabling correct sorting for recycling.
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