Here’s What You Can Do to Recycle Right
Don't ban it, recycle it! Click here to discover how PET (polyethylene terephthalate, #1 plastic) is part of the plastic pollution solution and read our POLITICO article about the three steps we can all take to help end plastic waste. You can get started right now by following these tips to recycle right.
Contact your local recycling center to find out exactly what materials they recycle. If you toss something in a recycling bin that isn’t recycled by your local center, it could cause the entire bin to end up in the trash. Please sort out nonrecyclables before you put out your recycling.
Water and soda bottle lids are often made from plastics other than PET, but if you leave the lid or cap on, it will be recycled with the bottle.
After removing any residual liquids or food remnants, rinse your PET containers if possible. Sticky containers invite insects. Plus, putting dirty containers and paper in the same recycling bin risks contaminating the paper with the residue, rendering the paper unrecyclable.
Add plastic recycling bins to public areas. Contact your local city government or your state’s resource council and ask if they offer free recycling bins.
Learn what's accepted in your community, then spread the word: PET is part of the plastic pollution solution. Click here to learn more and read our POLITICO article about the three steps we can all take to help end plastic waste.