Type #7 is basically “everything that is not #1 through #6”.  It will also include items that are an amalgam or mixture of plastics.

Plastics included in this group are

  • Nylon 
  • Melamine
  • Mylar
  • Acrylic
  • Neoprene
  • Polycarbonate & thermoplastics
  • Polylactic Acid or PLA (a popular biodegradable plastic)
  • Other Bioplastics

Items include, but are not limited to:

  • Cable ties
  • Sport bottles and equipment
  • Car parts (eg dashboard, bumpers)
  • Baby bottles
  • Hairbands & ties
  • Hard toys
  • Medical and dental equipment
  • Electrical wiring
  • Lids
  • Yoga mats
  • Neoprene laptop sleeve
  • Glasses and eye wear
  • Bullet proof glass
  • Plastic Ponchos
  • Soft Plastic CD Sleeve
  • Camera straps

Note that some of the items above are sometimes made with other plastics.