What do the numbers on plastic bottles mean?

Interested in writing political and/or movie related content for Telugubulletin? Creative writers, email us at "[email protected]"

94,598FansLike
57,763FollowersFollow

Have you ever noticed triangular markings on plastic bottles or containers and some random numbers and wondered what it is? Do you know that they are for the safety of consumers? Here is detailed breakdown of such numbers and markings on the bottles.

1. The bottle is manufactured with the plastic made of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), if the triangle has number ‘1’, indicating that the bottle can be used only once and should never be heated. That is the reason, a message reads on few bottles, saying ‘Crush The Bottle After Use’.

2. The bottle is made of high-density Polyethylene, if the triangle has number ‘2’. This kind of plastic is generally used for detergents and shampoo containers.

3. When there is number 3 inside the triangle, it alerts you not to use it, as the bottle is made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and contain carcinogens. Peanut butter jars are generally made with the plastics of this kind.

4. If there is number 4 in the triangle, such plastics are reusable all the way. Shopping bags are made with this kind of plastic.

5. It is number 5, that indicates such plastics are the safest of all. Ice-cream cups, syrup bottles, drinking straws, and a few other containers for medicine or food are made up of this plastic.

6. If the triangle has ‘6’ and ‘7’ numbers, they are considered as highly dangerous. The plastic is made of Polystyrene and Polycarbonate Bisphenol A (BPA) respectively. The usage of it can even lead to cancer and other serious heart diseases. This kind of plastics are commonly used in making plastic spoons, forks etc.

7. The wine glass and fork symbol is an international sign for ‘party safe’ plastic, indicating that it is pretty safe for food contact.

Silver Screen

Trivikram looking at Pawan Kalyan now?

It is already on that Andhra Pradesh, deputy chief minister, Pawan Kalyan shares every close relationship with his cinema, Director friend Trivikram. In fact,...

Sree Vishnu’s ‘Single’ gets impressive response!

Sree Vishnu, known as the "King of Entertainment," is back with his strength. His latest comedy film, Single, directed by Caarthick Raju, hit theaters...

Trivikram Drops Allu Arjun Project for Venkatesh?

Tollywood is buzzing with reports of a new collaboration between veteran actor Venkatesh and celebrated filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas. Though this pairing has never teamed up...

‘Bhairavam’ locks the release date!

The upcoming action thriller Bhairavam, starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Manoj Manchu, and Nara Rohith, is creating a lot of excitement. The film has already...

Single Movie Review – A proper timepass comedy

Sree Vishnu's last film Swag ended as a big flop tlat the box office. So, he is ready with his new film Single which...

Politics

Jagan, CBN, KTR react on Operation Sindoor

Last night, while the world was sleeping, the Indian Army executed one of its most significant operations in recent years in the form of...

Big Breaking: India completes Sindoor against Pakistan

As a part of these reciprocal military activity, after the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army has completed operation Sindoor against terrorists camps in Pakistan. A...

14 Yr Obulapuram Mining Case: What’s The Verdict?

The 2011 Obulapuram mining case which became a topic of discussion after the death of YS Rajasekhar Reddy has finally witnessed the final judgement...

What Happened In Modi’s Visit Yesterday?

It is already known that Prime Minister Modi was the special guest for the Amaravati 2.0 launch project that happened in Velagapudi of Amaravati...

Big: AP govt announces world class film portal

For a long time, now, the government of Andhra Pradesh has been insisting on the film industry to set up studios and development activities...

Most Read

Kohli wants to retire: What BCCI said?

It is already on that the captain of the Indian test team Rohit Sharma had retired from this format a couple of days ago....

Trivikram looking at Pawan Kalyan now?

It is already on that Andhra Pradesh, deputy chief minister, Pawan Kalyan shares every close relationship with his cinema, Director friend Trivikram. In fact,...

Sree Vishnu’s ‘Single’ gets impressive response!

Sree Vishnu, known as the "King of Entertainment," is back with his strength. His latest comedy film, Single, directed by Caarthick Raju, hit theaters...

Trump to Illegal Immigrants: Take the Money and Leave!

U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new initiative encouraging undocumented immigrants to leave the country voluntarily. Through an executive order, he unveiled a...

Trivikram Drops Allu Arjun Project for Venkatesh?

Tollywood is buzzing with reports of a new collaboration between veteran actor Venkatesh and celebrated filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas. Though this pairing has never teamed up...