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Plastic Recycling
Plastic recycling affects a range of products, from drink containers to shopping bags to pipes. Plastic is almost always the product of petroleum, a non-renewable resource. This makes recycling plastic even more important.
Curbside programs often make recycling plastic containers easier than other plastic products. You’ll likely be unable to recycle plastic bags, packaging and Styrofoam at the curb. This material is very recyclable at a qualified center; use Earth 911’s recycling locator to find one.
- The Seven Types of Plastic
- Plastic Recycling Facts
- Explaining the Bottle Bill
- Can & Bottle Container Disposal Counter
More Information
- August 29, 2008University of Wisconsin Athletics To Pump Up Recycling
- Western Phoenix Suburbs Expand Plastic Curbside Recycling
- August 27, 2008Maryland Athletics Develops Recycling Plan for Home Games
- August 26, 2008Coke to Recycle at National Conventions
- August 25, 2008New Website Focuses on Wisconsin Recycling
- August 22, 2008Asheville, N.C. Baseball Team Promotes Recycling Through Free Tickets
- Canadian Survey Claims 58 Percent of Residents Recycle
- August 21, 2008ConAgra Uses Recycled Plastic in Meal Tray Design
- August 19, 2008DC Provides Recycling Bins on Streets
- August 18, 2008Hawaii Recycles Record 72 Percent of Beverage Containers