Classification of Plastic Containers

Group Members:

Group Recorder:

Place each container in a specific resin code category. There are SIX categories. Use physical properties to classify the containers. Using your senses, examine each container for texture, gloss or shine, color, flexibility, transparency, odor, etc. Remember that all six categories may not be represented by the containers you brought to school for this exercise. Use a marker to place the number of the code on each container once the group has made its final decisions.

1- PET

 

2- HDPE

 

3- PVC

 

4- LDPE

 

5- PP

 

6- PS

 

Pick a spokesperson to describe your choices for the class discussion.