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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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