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
- CDs & DVDs (the disks, not the jewel cases)
Note that some of the items above are sometimes made with other plastics.