Why do plastic jars have recycling symbols if they can not be recycled?
The recycling symbol on plastic bottles is actually a plastic resin code that was implemented in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI). Although the symbol implies that the item is recyclable, its only purpose is to identify the plastic resin used to make the item. The recycling symbol is not copyrighted or regulated and can be placed on any item – whether it’s recyclable or not. What are rigid plastics?
