We all know how to recycle. We all know which items are recyclable. But are we able to recycle all items correctly? It’s not so easy. Recycling is not rocket science, okay? There are many common recycling errors.
You just need to grab a bin and throw it in.
But not so quickly!
Proper recycling is more than just throwing everything that can be recycled in a container. Contrary to popular belief, not all plastics can be recycled. Many cardboard products cannot be recycled. Think pizza boxes.
Even though most people are trying to be eco-friendly and fashionable, there are a few mistakes in recycling.
Not all trash is created equal – Contaminated waste products
Problem is, so much of the stuff we throw away is contaminated in one way or another. It could be grease, water in cardboard, paper labels glued to broken glasses, foil- or paper-infused plastic containers.
RecyclingToday’s article illustrates this fact.
Brittany Prischak, Pennsylvania’s sustainability coordinator for Erie County, was quoted as saying:
Prischak states that glass can be removed from curbside recycling and commercial recycling programs all over the county. This is happening all across Pennsylvania as well as the nation. It has nothing to do the lack of environmental consciousness at recycling facilities.
Glass collected from curbside programs and sorted is “highly-contaminated,” rendering it “useless.”
Prischak states that glass recycling companies don’t usually want this type of glass. Broken glass can also stick to paper or cardboard and contaminate them. This has been an ongoing problem for quite some time. They are now removing it from the collection process.
Similar results can be found for many paperboard and cardboard products. According to Recycling.com
Many cardboard items can be recycled like boxes, plates and tubes, fiberboard and paperboard. However, contaminated cardboard with grease and oil (e.g. a pizza box) cannot be recycled to make high-quality cardboard.
Many people still believe that all plastic products are recyclable. It turns out that this is not true. A UK recycler has compiled a list of items that are not recyclable.
Bioplastics, composite plastics, plastic-coated wrap paper, polycarbonate, and bioplastics are all examples of non-recyclable materials. Cling film and blister packaging are two examples of well-known non-recyclable materials.
There are many other mistakes that can be made when recycling.
Common Mistakes Made When Recycling
Education and good habits are key to proper recycling.
It is important to understand and learn which items are not suitable for recycling. Also, it is crucial to develop a habit and lifestyle that encourages recycling. This applies to all places, including at home, work, school, and wherever else we may be.
This handy graphic illustrates nine common errors many people make when recycling.
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Yes, we recycle.
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We do our best to make sure that there is as little junk and trash as possible in the landfill.
We take the eco-friendly approach to bulk trash removal by recycling all metals, plastics and glass.
We do all the heavy lifting, which is what we love!
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