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Plastic shampoo bottle

Composition

The composition of a plastic bottle is indicated by abbreviations of the chemical compound it is made from: PE-HD (high-density polyethylene), PE-LD (low-density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), etc.

Environmental impact

Every year, hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean, where it breaks down into microplastics under the influence of seawater, sunlight, and wind, negatively impacting the entire ecosystem.

Disposal instructions

Dispose of in the appropriate container for plastic waste. Before disposal, ensure the item is cleaned of any remaining contents.

Factoid

A single plastic bottle can take up to 500 years to decompose in nature.