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Saw this post on "Sustainability Circle" and had to share it:

Recycling correctly is challenging, especially when plastic symbols seem like a secret code.

The truth is simple: not all plastics are created equal… and not all are recyclable curbside.

A quick breakdown that can instantly reduce contamination and boost recycling success:

🔹 1 – PET (Water bottles, soda bottles, peanut butter jars)

✅ Widely recyclable

🔹 2 – HDPE (Milk jugs, detergent bottles, shampoo bottles)

✅ Widely recyclable

🔹 3 – PVC (Clear food packaging, pipes, shower curtains)

❌ Rarely recyclable — choose alternatives when possible

🔹 4 – LDPE (Bread bags, squeeze bottles, grocery bags)

♻️ Sometimes recyclable — depends on local programs

🔹 5 – PP (Yogurt cups, straws, medicine bottles)

♻️ Increasingly accepted — check local rules

🔹 6 – PS (Styrofoam cups, plates, takeout boxes)

❌ Not recyclable curbside — avoid whenever you can

🔹 7 – Other Plastics (Mixed plastics, acrylic, polycarbonate)

♻️ Sometimes recyclable — varies widely

🔥 Why this matters:

Globally, only about 9% of plastic is recycled.

Most of the problem isn’t technology — it’s contamination and mis-sorting at the household level.

Every time we put the wrong plastic in the recycling bin, the whole batch can be rejected.

But with the right knowledge, every household becomes a powerful part of the circular economy.

💡 Small Action, Big Impact:

Next time you pick up a bottle, cup, or food container, check the number inside the triangle. That tiny symbol determines whether it gets a second life… or ends up in landfill for centuries.

Let’s recycle smarter — because the planet can’t afford mistakes we can easily avoid.

source : Bo Buck