High Density Polyethylene (2)
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a type of plastic often used in bottles and is also referred to as HDPE (2).
HDPE (2) is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. It is one of the most versatile plastic polymers and thus used in a wide variety of applications. It is known for its outstanding tensile strength and large strength-to-density ratio,; HDPE (2) plastic has a high impact resistance and melting point[1] [2].

Common Applications
- plastic bottles (milk, bleach, Liquid washing containers),
- cutting boards,
- Utility piping
- cable insulation
- toys
- Ice cream tubs
- picnic ware
- household and kitchen ware
Less Common Applications
- wood plastic composites
- Snowboards
- plastic surgery, specifically skeletal and facial reconstruction
HDPE (2) is widely recycled via kerbside collection systems and can be recycled into pens and detergent bottles.
HDPE Bottles

Extruded 80mm HDPE Pipe

Milk Crate

HDPE Construction Net

Local Authority Waste
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