It's made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and unlike HDPE, it's difficult to collect ... so items like hot beverage cups, ready meal packaging, and disposable cutlery that end up as trash ...

HDPE High density polyethylene Milk bottles ... However, mixed plastic recycling is expected to be under way within five years. PS Polystyrene Take away cups, yoghurt pots, cushioning of breakable ...