What does this symbol mean?
Recycling symbol
Do pizza boxes go in the paper bin?
No...not if they have food scraps on them
Can you recycle cans?
Yes
Are mirrors recyclable?
No - sadly, even though mirrors might seem like glass, lots of chemicals go into making them reflective, and those chemicals can't safely enter recycling stream
Can you recycle Pringles containers?
No - the materials used to make these tubes are too complicated to recycle
Are gum wrappers recyclable?
No - don't recycle anything smaller than a Post-It. Items like gum wrappers are too small to be picked up by traditional sorters and can end up as contamination
Are wine bottles recyclable?
Yes
Are nappies recyclable?
No
Can you recycle computers, tyres, mobile phones, toners and paint?
Yes
What are the kids doing?
Recycling
You’re getting rid of old glasses or ceramic plates. Do they go in the recycling bin?
No (it melts at a different temperature to plastic bottles)
Can we recycle chip bags?
No - if the bag is soft enough to crush in your hand, it’s usually not recyclable. Avoid this type of packaging as much as you can
Can you recycle shopping receipts?
No - most receipts are made from thermal paper and contain Bisphenol A, which shouldn't enter the recycling stream
You’ve been clothes shopping. Can you recycle those shopping bags?
Yes
Can we recycle magazines?
Yes