PETE (code 1 ) and HDPE (code 2 ) plastics

A) can be recycled and made into many useful products.
B) are biodegradable.
C) unlike most plastics, are not made from petroleum.
D) cannot be incinerated with other organic MSW because of their dioxin content.


A

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