Types of Plastics in Tupperware Products and Recycling Codes

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Types of Plastics in Tupperware Products and Recycling Codes

Spring & Summer 2010 Catalog--U.S./Canada

Raw Material Symbol Information :

PETE: Polyethylene terephthalate ethylene, used for soft drink, juice, water, detergent, cleaner and peanut butter containers.

HDPE: High-density polyethylene, used in opaque plastic milk and water jugs, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles and some plastic bags.

PVC or V: Polyvinyl chloride, used for cling wrap, some plastic squeeze bottles, cooking oil and peanut butter jars, detergent and window cleaner bottles.

LDPE: Low density polyethylene, used in grocery store bags, most plastic wraps and some bottles.

PP: Polypropylene, used in most deli soup, syrup and yogurt containers, straws and other clouded plastic containers, including baby bottles.

PS: Polystyrene, used in Styrofoam food trays, egg cartons, disposable cups and bowls, carryout containers and opaque plastic cutlery.

Other: Other plastics, including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylic, polycarbonate, polylactic acid, nylon and fiberglass. Used in most plastic baby bottles, 5-gallon water bottles, "sport" water bottles, metal food can liners, clear plastic "sippy" cups and some clear plastic cutlery. New bio-based plastics may also be labeled #7. Polyamide or PA is typically used for kitchen utensils. Polyethesulphone or PES is a high heat material that can be used for microwave cooking.

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MATERIALS USED

Access Mates? Container Seal: LDPE Container: PP

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RAW MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

CODE

Avocado Keeper

PP

Blooming Teapot Brushes for Tumblers and Seals

Cake Takers

Glass PP

PP

Can Opener

Other (ABS)

Chef SeriesTM Cookware Stainless Steel

Chef SeriesTM Knives Chip 'N Dip

Stainless Steel Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Chile Keeper

PP

Classic Sheer? 1 Gal./ 3.8 L Pitcher

Pitcher: PP Plunger: PP Top Seal: PP Bottom Seal: LDPE

Classic Sheer? Midgets? Set

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Commuter Mug

Container and Seal: PP O Ring: other

Confidence Container

PP

Corkscrew

Other (ABS)

CrystalWave? Containers Seal: PP (Includes Lunch' n Dish with Cold Cup, Soup Mug

Container: PP and CrystalWave? Dish)

Cupcake Keepers

PP

Domed Cutting Board

PP

Double Colander

Tupperware? Eco Tumblers

PP Seals: LDPE Containers: PP

Pie Press/Empanada

PP

Maker

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FlatOut!? Containers

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Forget Me NotTM

PP

Freezer Mates?

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

FridgeSmart? Containers Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Fridge StackablesTM Set PP

Garlic Keeper

PP

Grate 'N MeasureTM Grater

Body & Handle: PP Blade: stainless steel

Hamburger Press and Hamburger Keepers

Press & Ring: PP

Keeper & Seal: LDPE

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Hot Dog Keeper

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Ice Cream Scoop

Other

Ice PrismsTM Collection: Bowls, Pitcher & Tumblers

Seal: LDPE Bowl: Co-polyester

Tupperware? Impressions Collection (Plates, Bowls, Mini Bowls, Tumblers)

Seals: LDPE Containers: PP Tumblers: PP

Impressions Serving Center?

Seal: LDPE

Container & Cover: PP

Insulated Tumbler w/ Drip?LessTM Straw Seal

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Jel-Ring? Mold (Includes Seal: LDPE Mini Jel-Ring Set)

Container: PP

Jumbo Canister with Cariolier? handle and spout

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

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Keep TabsTM Containers Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Kids -- Bell Tumbler with Seal: LDPE Sipper Seal? Domed Set

Container: PP

Kids -- Disney Fairies Tumbler

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Kids -- Disney Fairies Sandwich Keeper

Kids -- Disney Mickey Mouse Meal Set

PP Seals: LDPE Containers: PP

Kids -- Disney/Pixar's Cars Tumbler

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Kids -- Disney/Pixar's PP Cars Sandwich Keeper

Kids -- Disney Princess Beverage & Snack Set

Tumbler with seal: Seals: LDPE Containers: PP

Snack Cup containers: Seals: LDPE Containers: PP

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Kids -- Handled Bowl with seal

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Kids -- Nickelodeon

Seals: LDPE

Dora the ExplorerTM Meal Containers: PP

& Snack Set

Kids -- Feeding Spoons PP

Kids -- Ideal Lit'l Bowl Set

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

Kids -- Nickelodeon

Seal: LDPE

SpongeBob

SquarePantsTM On the Go Container: PP

Tumbler

Kids -- Nickelodeon

PP

SpongeBob

SquarePantsTM Sandwich

Keeper

Kids -- Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePantsTM Snack Cups

Seal: LDPE Container: PP

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Kids -- Printed

Seal: LDPE

containers, tumblers and

cups

Containers, Tumblers, Cups: PP

Lunchbox: PP

Container: PP

Kids -- Shape-O? Toy

PP

Kids -- Tote-em Pails? Toy

LDPE PP

Legacy Serving Line (Hispanic Catalog)

Lemon Lime Press

Seal: PP Container: PP

Other: PA

Measuring Cups

PP

Measuring Spoons

PP

Micro Pitcher Set

PES

Microfiber Towels, Cleaning Cloths, Sponges, and Dusting Mitt

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