Tenax manufactures all of its fencing using virgin plastic materials, specifically high density polyethylene and polypropylene. Respectively, the resin identification code (RIC) used to identify each of these plastics is 2 and 5.
The resin identification code system is a set of symbols placed on plastics to identify the polymer type. It was developed by the Society of the Plastics Industry in 1988, and is used is to allow efficient separation of different polymer types for recycling.
When the number is left off, the symbol is known as the universal recycling symbol, indicating generic recyclable materials.
Click here to read an interesting editorial from PlasticNews.com, commenting on the effectiveness of the current RIC system.
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