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Which of the following resin-code represents harmful plastic?

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Solution

The correct option is C 3

It is considered harmful plastic due to the following reasons:

• Heavy metals (cadmium & lead) are added to PVC.

• Phthalates (chemical additives) copy our hormones.

• Burning PVC releases dioxins (one of the most toxic chemicals known to humans).

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