US: APR proposes changes Resin Identification Code (RIC)

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has proposed changes to the resin identification code described in standard D7611M-13. The revision provides more specific definitions for the code categories based on common criteria, examples of code assignment, and a process for adding additional code numbers.
A key intention for codes on manufactured plastic items is to convey basic information about the plastic used to make the item. This information is useful for the processing of the items but does not imply recycling is being done or that the item is recyclable. Similarly, the code does not imply an item is not recyclable solely by the code assigned (News Item APR, 24 February 2016).
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