Which of the following articles made of plastics 'can be recycled' and which 'cannot be recycled' ? Give reasons for your choice.

Telephone instruments, Plastic toys, Cooker handles , Plastic covering on electrical wires, Electric switches, Ballpoint pens, Carry bags, Plastic bottles, Plastic chairs

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Can be recycled : Plastic toys, Plastic covering on electrical wires, Carry bags, Plastic bottles, Plastic chairs — All these are made of thermoplastics; Cannot be recycled : Telephone instruments, Cooker handles, Electric switches, Ballpoint pens — All these are made of thermosetting plastics

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