Embarking on the journey of sustainable living is an adventure, but it comes with its own set of rules.
Knowing what you can and cannot recycle is crucial. Items won't find their way into the recycling loop if they're not placed in the correct box and cleaned properly.
Beware of the perilous act known as 'wish cycling' – the misguided belief that tossing any item into the recycling bin will do.
This act, however well-intentioned, does more harm than good.
Take a moment to decode the recycling numbers on packaging – not all plastics are recyclable!
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Commonly found in water and soda bottles, salad dressing containers, peanut butter jars, and microwavable food trays.
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
Used for milk jugs, detergent bottles, juice bottles, shampoo bottles, and some types of plastic grocery bags.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Found in plumbing pipes, clear food packaging, shrink wrap, children's toys, and some garden hoses and shower curtains.
