Misleading recycling labels found on plastic products: Greenpeace

A Greenpeace report highlights that many US companies mislead consumers with incorrect recycling labels. Only PET #1 and HDPE #2 plastics are recyclable in the US, while others like PVC #3 are not. Greenpeace calls for reducing single-use plastics and investing in reusable packaging.

Which companies were found to be misleading consumers with incorrect recycling labels?

• Costco, Sam's Club, and Kroger

• Apple, Microsoft, and Google

• Target, Walmart, Procter and Gamble, and Nestle

• Amazon, eBay, and Best Buy

What are the only types of plastics that can be labeled as recyclable in the US?

• PVC #3 and LDPE #4

• All types of plastics

• PET #1 and HDPE #2

• PP #5 and PS #6

What makes some PET #1 and HDPE #2 products non-recyclable?

• They are too large to process

• They contain harmful chemicals

• They are mixed with metal

• They have full body shrink sleeves

Why are plastics labeled PVC #3, LDPE #4, PP #5, and PS #6 not considered recyclable?

• They are biodegradable

• They are banned by the government

• They have low acceptance by recovery facilities

• They are too expensive to recycle

What does Greenpeace recommend companies do to address the issue of non-recyclable plastics?

• Increase the production of single-use plastics

• Focus on recycling more types of plastics

• Invest in reusable and refillable packaging

• Stop using plastic altogether