What can be recycled

All too often, I notice non-recyclable items in the recycling bin here at work, and vice-versa. There are lots of different types of food containers/wrappers, and it's not easy to keep track of which ones can be recycled and which can't. Call me a hippie if you want, but it bums me out to see red plastic cups in the trash, knowing that they're all just gonna end up in a landfill. So I threw together this handy little graphic...

A poster showing the products that can be recycled.

On the surface ‘Recycling’ seems clear and simple, however as you go deeper into the process you realise that things can get a bit tricky, when you discover that some glass, paper and lots of plastic can’t be recycled. Actually throwing out items into the recycling bin that you were convinced can be recycled, but actually can’t be, can worsen the environment…what a downer! However since most people are aware of the importance of recycling and the benefits it can provide to the environment…

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle

Find out which bin to put things in and recycle right! Here’s ecomaine’s list of Recycling Do’s and Don’ts

Many college apartments do not recycle, whether it’s for monetary reasons or simply because they can’t afford the space for the designated bins. Studies at BYU provide that on average, it costs $40...

Yes, there's a right way to recycle! Learn how, and start living more sustainably in the process.

This 30+ page Trash and Recycling Unit includes worksheets and activities to help students learn what happens to our trash, what can be recycled, plastics, and more. Learn what percentage of trash is placed in landfills, burned or recycled. What can be recycled in your area? Find out what do those recycle numbers mean. Learn about plastics. What products can be made from recycled goods? #RecyclingUnit #TrashandRecyclingActivities #RecyclingWorksheets #HomeschoolCurriculum

Starting a home recycling program is a great family activity and a way to teach environmental responsibility to children. Why We Wanted to Start Recycling at Our Home I started with plastic grocery bags (I