Did you know not ALL plastic is recyclable? Depending on the city you’re in - if you dump the wrong trash in your recycle bin, you run the risk of having the whole lot chucked right into a landfill. Paying close attention to the numbers on the bottom of your plastic containers will not only help you understand which items are truly wastful, but you’ll also be making life much easier for your pals at the recycle plant. Here’s a quick tip to get you started: plastics with lower numbers (1 & 2) can almost always be recycled. Higher numbers like 5 or 7 - not so much.
Earth911 is a great eco-friendly reference site that can help you sort out the recycling conundrum. They’ll help you find a local recycling center, answer your questions about styrofoam and set you straight on car facts. And you thought tossing takeout was a no-brainer.
Don’t forget to remove the lids first!
Tracey
Afterthought: Do you compost? Do you love it, or hate it?
[Thanks, Ideal Bite!]
- Tracey
- July 7, 2008
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July 17th, 2008 8:09 pm