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Which of the following resin code represents harmful plastic?


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PET
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HDPE
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PVC
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LDPE
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Solution

The correct option is C PVC

PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride plastics

• 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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