Typically materials classified as "07" are recycled for reuse in forms other than in their original form, unlike other plastics such a polyethylene films which are usually reprocessed into refuse bags, building film, shopping bags, etc. Much of the existing materials arising under the "07" designation is being used to produce plastic wood for end uses, including street furniture, road signs, fencing and many types of architectural furniture. The end uses are increasing all the time and massive sums are being expended in the development of new processing equipment and methods to exploit the recovery of this valuable resource of high quality thermoplastics.

"07" filmic materials are also being widely reused for the production of high quality underlay for flooring applications.

These "07" materials are also used as a Fossil Fuel Substitute to feed thermal/energy recovery plants and are very efficient due to their high calorific values. Electricity generation and local heating schemes are the most common examples.

For further information on the recycling of plastic materials, the EU Information Offices can provide copies of Commission Directives in this area. National Recycling Agencies and schemes in all European countries are obliged to provide information to consumers and industry regarding legislation and the operation of national schemes. Most European countries also have Chambers of Commerce and Plastics Industry Associations or Federations which are a rich source of information and advice on this topic.