5 Ways to Avoid Bad Plastics and Only Recycle the Good Ones - Reduce Litter and Save Animals from Harm

Bad Plastic is Non-recycled Plastic, and Also and Mixed Plastic Resins in One Product

You've seen how plastic is getting into the oceans, hurting animals.

You're worried about your own use of plastic.

Avoid buying plastic products and plastic wrapped items whenever possible

It's obvious we know, but it should be the first action for you. So, when you can, steer clear of it in bags, straws, bottles, and packaging.

When that's not possible, look for alternative products with plastic which has the "widely recycled" logo.

Only recycle good plastic which displays the recyclable symbol ("widely recycled"), and if doesn't you should either research your council’s recycling facilities thoroughly, or assume it's bad non-recycled plastic in your area, and don't recycle it, just bin it.

The fact is that with all the different plastics in use, it is far too complicated for most of us who have busy lives, to understand what's good (recyclable) plastic and what's bad!

So, make your mark!

While doing this you will put pressure on your local supermarket to stop using bad plastic, which isn't recyclable in your area.

There is no reason why tea bags are made of plastic, or for recyclable plastic bottles to be sleeved with bad non-recyclable plastic.

Peaceful consumer resistance will bring the needed changes.

Recycle Wisely!

You already recycle your plastic waste - We get it!

But, there is a PROBLEM.

Recycling non-recyclable (bad) plastic makes it harder for Local Authorities to sort out and recycle the (good) recyclable plastics.

So, learn the signs of non-recyclable plastic (explained in detail in our article).
Plastics marked with logos as shown here in this image, are likely not to be recyclable by your council.

These types are only recycled by a minority of councils.

Unless you know any of these are recycled in your area it's best not to recycle them.
In fact, if in doubt, take care to only recycle plastic which shows a "widely recycled" sign on the package, as shown here.

These "widely recycled" logos mean that over 75% of England’s councils provide household recycling collection for that packaging type..

Visit our website for information on good and bad plastic, and how to recycle good plastic.

Go to: www.wastersblog.com/bplastic