Sunday, December 29, at the Green Tent
Athens Trash Talk
Recycling or Not! / Where does this go?! / Is this Recyclable?!? Can’t
tell anymore!
It seems like every day we learn something new about
recycling and our waste infrastructure that leaves us guessing if recycling is
another case of fake news or not. Well next time you’re caught in the dilemma
of separating your recyclables we have some tips and tricks to help you sort
properly.
Look at the number on
your plastic container. Recyclable doesn’t always mean it’s recycled. Color, size, and cleanliness play a critical
role in recycling. - Best are #1 bottles, #2 & #5
- Clear, white or lightly colored (not dark containers)
- 4-inch minus rule (anything at or about 4 inches doesn’t make the cut so it is safe to landfill)
- Clean out our container removing all liquid or food
Some helpful tips to avoid using recyclables are:
- Have a reusable straw
- Carry your own to-go container
- Reusable utensils
- Refillable bottles
- Bees Wax Wraps
- Silicone bags
- Reusable bags