We’re concerned about the environment, which is why we take the extra time, effort, and expense to work with our material suppliers to return excess vinyl and polypropylene to them so they can recycle and reuse it. Customers can also return their used product to us for recycling.

Most plastic is capable of being recycled, but not all of it. We’ve created this reference guide to help make better choices about discarding plastic items.

Plastic Recycling Symbols #5: PP

PP (polypropylene) has a high melting point, which makes it ideal for plastic containers that hold hot liquid. Disposable cups and microwavable containers are usually made of this type of plastic, as well as many plastic straws. Polypropylene is not as economical to recycle.

Plastic Recycling Symbol #6: PS

PS (polystyrene) is formed into rigid or foam products. You likely know it by the trademark Styrofoam. Styrene monomer can leach into foods and it’s a possible human carcinogen. Styrene oxide is classified as a probable carcinogen. It’s also extremely difficult to recycle, and most programs don’t accept it.

Plastic Recycling Symbol #7: Miscellaneous

Many other plastic resins don’t fit into the previous categories. They get their own and can be difficult to recycle.

It’s our hope that one day we will reach a point where 100 percent of what we use can be recycled. In the meantime, we’ll continue to work with our vendors to increase our participation in their recycling efforts.

There is a total guarantee we can give you right now: Everything we manufacture is 100 percent made in the USA.