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What actually happens to LDPE Type 4 plastic when it is recycled?

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When LDPE Type 4 plastic used in plastic wrapping is recycled, what is it used for?

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asked Mar 24, 2019 at 17:25

Simd

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https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/plastics-recycling/plastics-recycled-happens-recycled-plastics/

https://www.recycleandrecoverplastics.org/consumers/kids-recycling/plastics-can-become/

I have personally seen benches made out of used grocery bags. Those sites list more examples.

answered Apr 17, 2019 at 13:56

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