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
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
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.
What are the kids doing?
Recycling
Can you recycle computers?
Yes
Can you recycle mobile phones?
Yes
Are diapers recyclable?
No
What are they doing?
Sorting recyclables/waste processing
Can you recycle aluminum cans?
Yes
The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper per year. True or False
True
What's this?
Rubbish dump/landfill
Where is the world's largest landfill?
Pacific Ocean - 8 million tonnes of plastics enter the oceans every year
Are glass bottles recyclable?
Yes
What does this symbol mean?
Recycling symbol
Do pizza boxes go in the paper bin?
No...not if they have food scraps on them
Which country recycles more than any other country?
Germany
Can you recycle tires?
Yes
Can you recycle Pringles containers?
No - the materials used to make these tubes are too complicated to recycle.
You’ve been clothes shopping. Can you recycle those shopping bags?
Yes
Can you recycle disposable coffee cups?
No, they have a waxy coating on the inside that isn't recyclable.
Can a spray can be recycled?
Yes (if it's empty)
Can you recycle paint?
Yes
Can you recycle shopping receipts?
No - most receipts are made from thermal paper and contain Bisphenol A, which shouldn't enter the recycling stream.
Can we recycle magazines?
Yes
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)