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Can I recycle type 7 plastic? Why?
Yes, please! And can you also tell me why type 7 plastic is more difficult to recycle compared to other types of plastic?
Type 7 plastic, also known as Other or miscellaneous plastics, is difficult to recycle because it's a catch-all category for various plastic resins that don't fit into the other six categories recognized by the Society of Plastics Industry. Some type 7 plastics like polycarbonate, contain bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that some studies associate with various health problems, and this raises concerns about the safety of recycling them.