Plastic waste recycling projects

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Reduce to minimum the volume by squashing the bottle but do not put the cap back on, otherwise it would not allow the release of residual air during the compacting phase by the collection vehicle. Bottle, cap, label and packaging are all made of plastic and can be recycled in the appropriate container. The boxes of water and clusters of soft drinks are made of cardboard. They are to be recycled with other scraps of paper in the appropriate container.

Who knew coffee could do more than fulfill a caffeine addiction? Reuse plastic coffee creamer bottles and make containers for snack storage. They make pouring incredibly easy, allowing you to take all types of food on the road. Recycled coffee creamers can also be used to store sugar, salt and similar products. Cat planters from plastic bottles. Yes, this is a real thing. Spark your DIY spirit with a simple project that turns 2-liters into a useful and appealing indoor planter. Here are some simple step-by-step instructions for how to make a DIY plastic bottle planter.

Plastics are amongst the most versatile and commonly used materials in the world, and whilst no one can deny the profound impact they have had on the last 100 years of human history, our reliance on the various forms of plastic has made developing an efficient method of plastic recycling essential. We have come a long way with regards to recycling plastic in the last 10 years alone, but this may mean that what many consider to be widely known and generally accepted 'facts' about recycling plastic are somewhat outdated.

Virtually everything made of plastic should be marked with a code. Not all types can be recycled. Types 1 and 2 (see above) are widely accepted in container form, and type 4 is sometimes accepted in bag form. Code 7 is mixed or layered plastic with little recycling potential. You should place in your bin only those types of plastic listed by your local recycling agency!

Many items can go into your recycling container: paper, junk mail, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, paper bags, paper packaging, aluminum and bi-metal cans, glass bottles, glass jars, plastic bottles, dairy containers, clean aluminum foil, household batteries and cell phones placed in a zip lock bag can all go into your curbside containers. You can place used motor oil in a clear one gallon container at the curb on recycling day. The recycling hauler will take it. Recycle your old cell phone and batteries.