Plastic #5 is polypropylene (PP) — a type of plastic known for being tough, lightweight, and heat-resistant. It’s often used for containers that hold hot food or liquids and for products that need to be durable or reusable.
#5 Plastic (Polypropylene or PP) Examples:
- Yogurt containers
- Cottage cheese tubs
- Sour cream containers
- Margarine tubs
- Some reusable food storage containers
- Some plastic ketchup and syrup bottles
- Certain single-serve juice bottles