Items made from this plastic are usually transparent, benefiting from the lightweight and strong qualities of PETE. gallon pails are cheap, and they are readily available at most hardware or home improvement stores. Alternatively, ask at local restaurants, grocery stores, or ice cream parlours and you can sometimes get them for free. In 1806, Webster’s first dictionary defined success as being “generous, prosperous, and kind.” While that definition has since been updated to “getting or achieving wealth, respect, and fame,” we are honored to do business based on the 1806 definition of success. Our community involvement is focused on education, our military service members, and 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that provide comprehensive services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Polypropylene is heat resistant and flexible, lending itself well to applications like drinking straws or hot food containers. These non-gasketed lids include a tear strip and are made of HDPE resin, a food-grade material. This is a good choice for applications where a tighter seal isn’t as necessary. Non-gasketed lids are also easier to apply than gasketed lids. Dimensions: 12.28" diameter x 1.41" height.A hard and rigid plastic used in a variety of settings, particularly for building and construction. This plastic is not considered food-safe. You need to be careful with this code, since most #7s are not recyclable. This is because it is a “catch-all” code, where any plastic that doesn’t fit into any other category gets assigned to be a #7. It may be a bio-plastic, that is made from plant-based materials like corn, and actually be food-safe, but there isn’t a sure way to tell from the recycling code alone.