Essential Plastic Identification Codes for Healthy Lifestyle and Environment

  • In which year was the Plastic Identification Code (RIC or SPI) system developed? – 1988
  • Which organisation developed the Plastic Identification Code (RIC) system? – Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI)
  • Which type of plastic is PET (PET/PETE) considered safe as? – ‘Single-use’ or ‘Use-and-throw’ plastic
  • When PET containers are kept in hot or closed places, which harmful substance begins to leach out? – Antimony
  • HDPE plastic, especially when exposed to sunlight, can release which hormone-disrupting substance? – Nonylphenol
  • Polypropylene (PP), code number 5, when in contact with fatty foods or alcoholic beverages, can release which harmful substance? – Formaldehyde
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