![]() ![]() "Non-recyclable items in the recycling stream cost processors time and money, and some processors will send the entire bag of items to the landfill if it contains too many non-recyclable items."īelow, we break recycling symbols 1 through 7 down, with a detailed explanation of how to read each one. "Check your municipality’s recycling guidelines for clarity on what is and is not accepted, and if you're still not sure, just throw it away," advises GH Institute Reviews Analyst Noah Pinsonnault, who has extensively studied and conducted research in the field of environmental science. While Mike Brown of Brown & Wilmanns Environmental (one of GH's environmental consultants) says there's a chance your town might collect it anyway to store or dispose of, it may not be worth the risk. That's because you'll want to be aware if your town does not have a way to recycle certain materials. ![]() The symbols themselves can give you insight into where and how to recycle an item, but first, it's important to research and understand your town's legislation and rules for recycling so that you know what can and cannot be recycled in certain bins. Understanding the meaning of recycling symbols 1-7 Here, our Good Housekeeping Institute environmental experts explain what each recycling symbol means, including what types of products you'll find it on, and what can and can't be recycled. From helping you decode "eco-friendly" claims to sharing the winners of our annual Sustainable Innovation Awards, we want to help you make smart decisions for your home and the environment. Here at Good Housekeeping, our team is passionate about sustainability. So before you start tossing every plastic bottle and utensil you use into your recycling bin, it's important to understand the meaning behind each recycle symbol. One of the many barriers to easily recycling plastic is confusion around the seven plastic recycling symbols, each of which represents a different type of plastic and distinct recycling instructions. In fact, less than 10% of plastic waste generated worldwide has ever been recycled, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. ![]() So, what can you do to help ensure your laundry detergent jugs and plastic takeout containers don't end up in landfills or harming marine life? After reducing and reusing, your best option is recycling - but that can be easier said than done. Metal straws, glass food storage containers, shampoo bars, reusable grocery bags - there are a lot of great ways to avoid single-use plastics, but sometimes it's unavoidable. ![]()
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