It is currently only economically viable to recycle three types of plastic from domestic sources, but changes are being made all the time. The food service industry causes a large waste disposal problem. Other alternatives to disposables Paper plates and bowls food waste (organics) – Steel and aluminium recycle – Corn starch cutlery food waste (organics) – PET cups and carry trays recycle. – Note: Ask your waste contractors to keep you informed of any changes. What is not (generally) recyclable packaging? Check with your local government or waste contractor if there might be local opportunities to recycle the following: Plastics with 4, 5, 6, 7 cardboard Polystyrene boxes Polystyrene cups Plastic straws Plastic bags.
It is currently only economically viable to recycle three types of plastic from domestic sources, but changes are being made all the time. The food service industry causes a large waste disposal problem. Other alternatives to disposables Paper plates and bowls – food waste (organics) Steel and aluminium – recycle Corn starch cutlery – food waste (organics) PET cups and carry trays – recycle. Note: Ask your waste contractors to keep you informed of any changes. What is not (generally) recyclable packaging? Check with your local government or waste contractor if there might be local opportunities to recycle the following: Plastics with 4, 5, 6, 7 cardboard Polystyrene boxes Polystyrene cups Plastic straws Plastic bags.
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