Plastic Recycling Mistakes: OOPS!

As an avid recycler, you may already know what plastics can be recycled. You already make a habit of emptying and rinsing all containers before replacing their caps. You may know how to look for recycling codes #1 – #7, and visit our page on the Plastic Numbering System if you have any questions. But…

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Earth Day 2025

Happy Earth Day! This year’s earth day theme is “our power, our planet”. To celebrate, we’re going to discuss how you can focus your energy based on the Hierarchy of Environmental Action. First, start your environmental actions at level 1, and work your way up with your remaining energy! Level 1: Prevent waste at the…

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Compostable Plastic vs Recyclable Plastic

We were recently asked to explain the difference between compostable plastic and recyclable plastic. Let’s investigate the new, green world of Bioplastics:   Bioplastics are plastic alternatives made from renewable resources. These new plastics can be composted in some circumstances, but they are NOT recyclable. If you see common bioplastics, like “compostable” cups, plates, to-go…

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