The number is actually used to identify different types of plastics, and groups them by how easy they are to recycle. Generally speaking, lower numbers are easier to recycle vs. higher numbers.

Here’s a quick summary of examples of each type of plastic.

1. Polyethylene terephthalate: Soda bottles, water bottles, beer bottles, mouthwash bottles, peanut butter containers, salad dressing, vinegar bottles, medicine containers, backing for photography film.

2. High-density Polyethylene: Containers for household cleaners, fabric softeners, bleach, milk, shampoo, conditioner, motor oil, various toys.

3. Polyvinyl cloride: Pipes, fencing, shower curtains, meat wraps, baby bottle nipples, shrink wrap, and clear medical tubing.

4. Low-density Polyethylene: Plastic bags, 6-pack rings, sandwich bags.

5. Polypropylene: Auto-parts, some Tupperware®, syrup bottles, dishware, diapers, outdoor carpet.

6. Polystyrene: Packing materials, plastic utensils, video cassettes, insulation, and coffee cups. Types of this plastic are more commonly known as sytrofoam.

7. Other: Products labeled as “other” are made of any combination of 1-6 or less commonly used plastic. It is in this category that you have to be careful of BPA.

Our Good Boxes are made of type 2 plastic. We decided to use bins made of this type of plastic, since it’s relatively easy to recycle, yet is strong and durable.

For more information about recycling numbers, visit the following websites:
http://pslc.ws/macrog/work/recycle.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin_identification_code

Now that our inaugural year is over, we’ve had a better chance to access the costs associated with our deliveries and have determined that our prices needed a slight readjustment. So, we’ve had to change our rental prices and delivery area accordingly.

Our new rental prices are:
15 Boxes for 2 weeks – $90
30 Boxes for 2 weeks – $120
45 Boxes for 2 weeks – $150

Our new extensions prices will be:
15 Boxes – $30/week
30 Boxes – $45/week
45 Boxes – $60/week

Our new deliver area now mainly covers the downtown core from the 427 to the DVP, and from the 401 to Lakeshore. We will continue to deliver outside these areas for a small additional cost, based on mileage.

We’re hoping that these small changes will allow us to grow and service the GTA better and more efficiently.

Thank you for all the continued support!

We’re excited about our first post and the many possibilities this brings to interact with the community about our business, the industry and the environment.  Here are the few subject areas that we’ll be trying to stick to as we move forward (although, we can’t promise that we’ll always stay on topic):

1. News, information and discussions about Good Boxes
2. Industry and Environmental Information
3. Community News

We enjoy discussions, so please feel free to post comments to our articles at anytime.  If you have an idea or want to post your own article here, let us know – and we’d be happy to include it.

Enjoy!
Good Boxes