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Revision as of 10:37, 23 September 2023
Description
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling depends on a materials ability to first, be separated from other materials and secondly, to reacquire properties that make it into a useful product. In our society of high water, recycling is a key component for waste reduction. The types of recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, tires, textiles, batteries, and electronics. In addition, composting is the reuse of biodegradable waste from foods and plants.
Some common recycling types are listed below:
| Item | Yes for recycle bin | No for recycle bin | Other recycle options | Recycled products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/cardboard | Newspaper, magazine, mail (even with plastic windows), food containers, boxes | Gift wrap with shiny surfaces; food particles (spatula clean food containers to recycle) | More paper and cardboard | |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); #1 | Food and beverage containers | new bottle, clothing like polar fleece, carpets and sleeping bags | ||
| High Density Polyethylene (HDPE); #2 | Bottles for milk, laundry detergent, household cleaners; dairy tubs and cartons | pipes, floor tiles, plastic sheeting; crates | ||
| Polyvinyl chloride (PVC); #3 | Some cooking oil and shampoo bottles, cling film; shower curtains | If sorted, can be shredded or melted and reformed | plastic wood, insulation; cables | |
| Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE); #4 | Grocery bags, bread bags, squeeze containers (toothpaste); cellophane wrap | In-store recycle locations; can be shredded or melted and reformed | envelopes, floor tiles, trash can liners | |
| Polypropylene (PP); #5 | medicine containers, bottle caps; ketchup bottles; potato chip bags, cereal bags | brooms, brushes, plastic trays, ice scrapers | ||
| Polystyrene (PS); #6 | Bubble wrap, Styrofoam, packing peanuts; hot beverage cups | If sorted, can be shredded or melted and reformed | plastic wood, insulation | |
| Other; #7; includes acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, | ||||
| Glass | Food and beverage containers | Metal caps | More glass containers | |
| Aluminum | Cans, foil | Do not crush cans | More aluminum containers |
Synonyms and Related Terms
recycling; recyclables;
==Resources and Citations==*Wikipedia: Recycling
- Wikipedia: Recycling by product
- NPR: Plastic recycling
- EPA: Common recyclables
- Earth 911:Recycling guideline