We all know the importance of recycling but knowing what you can and can’t recycle is sometimes confusing.
As part of our #Just1Change campaign, we are on the case to make it easier.
Here are the most common recycled items that aren’t actually recyclable 🧵👇
As part of our #Just1Change campaign, we are on the case to make it easier.
Here are the most common recycled items that aren’t actually recyclable 🧵👇
Pizza boxes (with food stains)
🍕🙅 If it’s got grease, crumbs, or melted cheese remains, it’s for the bin not the recycling.
🍕🙅 If it’s got grease, crumbs, or melted cheese remains, it’s for the bin not the recycling.
Bin bags
❌ They are a big no for recycling bins.
And never send your recycling in black bin bags as it won’t be emptied out. The whole bag will be tossed, including those items that could have been recycled.
❌ They are a big no for recycling bins.
And never send your recycling in black bin bags as it won’t be emptied out. The whole bag will be tossed, including those items that could have been recycled.
Used kitchen roll
Cardboard tube found inside the roll - Recycle away ♻️
Kitchen roll covered in general muck - Get in the bin 🚮
Cardboard tube found inside the roll - Recycle away ♻️
Kitchen roll covered in general muck - Get in the bin 🚮
Takeaway coffee cups
Coffee cups usually contain a combination of plastic and cardboard so unless your coffee shop of choice takes them back for separate recycling… to the bin they go.
Coffee cups usually contain a combination of plastic and cardboard so unless your coffee shop of choice takes them back for separate recycling… to the bin they go.
Plastic straws
We know paper straws turn into a soggy mess but don’t you want to save the turtles? 🐢
They can’t be recycled because they’re so small they often fall out during the sorting process.
We know paper straws turn into a soggy mess but don’t you want to save the turtles? 🐢
They can’t be recycled because they’re so small they often fall out during the sorting process.
Polystyrene foam
Even if your takeaway polystyrene box is clean as a whistle, it still can’t go in recycling.
Even if your takeaway polystyrene box is clean as a whistle, it still can’t go in recycling.
Plastic shopping bags
The best way to recycle these is to reuse them.
They can’t be recycled as they get caught in recycling centre sorting machinery.
💡The more you know!
The best way to recycle these is to reuse them.
They can’t be recycled as they get caught in recycling centre sorting machinery.
💡The more you know!
Pringles cans
They can’t be recycled at home because of all the different materials making up the can.
However, you can recycle them at supermarket ‘Bring Banks’ and TerraCycle collection points.
Find out more information from @Pringles here👇
pringles.com/uk/recycle.html
They can’t be recycled at home because of all the different materials making up the can.
However, you can recycle them at supermarket ‘Bring Banks’ and TerraCycle collection points.
Find out more information from @Pringles here👇
pringles.com/uk/recycle.html
Face masks and PPE
They are an everyday essential but it’s best to opt for a reusable mask if you’re eco-conscious.
Surgical masks should not be put in your household recycling.
🚨 And always cut the ear strings before putting them in the bin.
They are an everyday essential but it’s best to opt for a reusable mask if you’re eco-conscious.
Surgical masks should not be put in your household recycling.
🚨 And always cut the ear strings before putting them in the bin.
Crisp and sweet packets
Another item with too many materials for the recycling bin.
Tip: If they're classed as ‘multi-layer flexible packaging,’ they can’t be recycled.
Another item with too many materials for the recycling bin.
Tip: If they're classed as ‘multi-layer flexible packaging,’ they can’t be recycled.
Glittery wrapping paper
Not only does it leave you hoovering for days, it’s also not recyclable!
Stick to normal wrapping paper - just make sure to scrunch it up in a ball before popping it in the recycling.
Not only does it leave you hoovering for days, it’s also not recyclable!
Stick to normal wrapping paper - just make sure to scrunch it up in a ball before popping it in the recycling.
Bubble wrap
Not one for the green bin but you can recycle it at supermarket recycling points.
However, it is a potential clogger of the sorting machines so it may be best to reuse or avoid.
Not one for the green bin but you can recycle it at supermarket recycling points.
However, it is a potential clogger of the sorting machines so it may be best to reuse or avoid.
Wood
Find a way to reuse and upcycle because you can’t leave leftover wood in your recycling bin.
Or call a wood recycling specialist 👷♻️
For more recycling tips, read on here 👇
metro.co.uk/2021/10/29/rec…
Find a way to reuse and upcycle because you can’t leave leftover wood in your recycling bin.
Or call a wood recycling specialist 👷♻️
For more recycling tips, read on here 👇
metro.co.uk/2021/10/29/rec…
And in case you missed it, here’s more of our #Just1Change campaign
https://twitter.com/MetroUK/status/1452618439361716231
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