Table 1.

The different type of thermoplastics and its uses (Raheem, 2012).

Plastic type	Application
PET	mouthwash bottles, beverage bottles, boil-in-bag
LDPE	Bread bags, grocery bags, food wrap
HDPE	Milk jugs, trash bags, detergent bottles
PVC	Cooking oil bottles, packaging around meat
PP	Straws, diapers, yoghurt containers, shampoo bottles, margarine tubs
PS	Egg cartons, hot beverage cups, meat trays, take-home boxes