A cheat sheet to disposing paper, plastic, and other recyclables!
When did lending a hand to Mother Earth become Hieroglyphics 101?
The most important thing: Get to know yourlocalrecycling rules.
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Then it’s up to you to identify what goes where based on the symbol on the packaging.
Recycling Symbol
This is recycling’s universal insignia, called the Mobius Loop.
Today it’s both ubiquitousandvague.
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But again, check your local rules.
It’s most commonly used for beverage cans, disposable containers, and, obviously, aluminum foil.
Recyclable steel items will have the number 40 and the letters FE.
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Once again, go to your municipality’s website to see how it handles steel and other metals.
Good to know: Metal, like glass, is infinitely recyclable.
That means it can be recycled over and over without losing its quality.
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So in terms of sustainability, metal and glass containers are far preferable to plastic ones.
Here’s a breakdown:
The higher the number, the less easily the plastic is recycled.
Check your municipality’s website.
When shopping, look for glass or metal bottles if you’re free to.
