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Why was recycling label present on non-recyclables ?
by tsjq 5y ago
Why was recycling label present on non-recyclables ?
- wmf 5y agoAFAIK the idea was to label different types of plastic and let people figure out how to recycle them later. But it's now decades later and some types of plastic still can't be efficiently recycled.
- 0x000000001 5y agoMost plastic can't be recycled, yep. If it would melt under low heat (plastic bags, food containers, other packaging) it can't be recycled. HDPE plastic -- the heavy duty stuff? The only truly recyclable plastic. I throw all plastic that can't be recycled in the trash.
- quantified 5y agoLack of prevention.