Plastics with the recycling symbol 4, 5, and 2 are safe to re-use for gardening on your balcony
Plastics with the recycling symbol 4, 5, and 2 are safe to re-use for gardening on your balcony
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Which Plastics Are Safe For Gardening?
When it comes to plastics, the saying goes: 4, 5, 1, 2, all the rest are bad for you.
However, #1 (PET) is not ideal since it's often thin and intended for single use (think plastic water bottles) . Hence, it breaks down quicker and may pose a risk of leaching.
Consider re-using these for your gardens.
#4 - LDPE
#5 - PP
#2 - HDPE