Took me 9 months but I was able to recycle 5,000lbs of glass bottles here in Atlantaπ₯°2mo β PapaClarencioThomas β r/recycling
This is why we hate plastic bags. These are cleaned 4 times a day1yr β Cummy_Bears_Galore β r/recycling
Styrofoam recycling bin at the grocery chain Publix we saw while traveling1yr β Cat-in-the-hat222 β r/recycling
If only hemp was legal to grow in the US. We need products like these!3yr β GabyJess0912 β r/recycling
My husband wanted to rip out the old floors but I talked him into refinishing β€οΈ they are over 60 year old and look great!2yr β cultureShocked5 β r/recycling
Cub Scout troop pulled 68 tires out of Falls Lake in Raleigh, NC. Wish people would recycle their tires instead of throwing them into our reservoirs.1yr β Pure_Organization_99 β r/recycling
I made this reusable shopping bag! How much do you think I should sell this bag for?7mo β Proud_Muffin4346 β r/recycling
I work in a factory and I recently implemented a battery recycling program. This is our first load diverted from landfill! 47lb, 297 individual batteries. These will all be responsibly recycled by a Terracycle subsidiary.4yr β hauswiife43 β r/recycling
This is a machine in Medellin, Colombia that receives plastic bottles in exchange for credit to use in our public transit system. Not only does it create an insentive to recycle but also gives the poorest in our city better access to transportation.4yr β firebendingguy β r/recycling
Iβm sure they have a justification for this (less carbon emissions from shipping, blah blah blah) but itβs still greenwashing at its best1yr β EnnioSalieri β r/recycling
I've been making USB flash drives out of recycled plastic bottle caps, check em out!3yr β BIGBIRD1176 β r/recycling
So apparently Taco Bell wants us to recycle used sauce packets and ship them to Terracyle. Commendable. But why not also offer bins in the stores themselves? Also do they accept non Taco Bell Packets e.g. Ketchup?1yr β BigTunaStamford β r/recycling
Canada to ban single use plastics, regulations will be finalized by the end of 2021.3yr β Awkward-Spectation β r/recycling
2 books, 2 different packages. Why the difference? Why not just ship all packages in the (better) paper mailer?2yr β Awkward-Spectation β r/recycling
[x] Reduce [β] Reuse [x] Repair [β] Repurpose [x] Recycle β A Simple DIY Bag Drying Rack4yr β chodeboi β r/recycling
Recyclable aluminum disposable cups from Ball corp. Pretty cool I think...2yr β LymphaticFilariasis β r/recycling
Mondelez International, the maker of Oreos and other snacks, has announced that it will make all its packaging recyclable by 2025.4yr β Mammoth-Biscotti β r/recycling
Recently started at a recycling depot, wondering if there is anyone else working in the same industry, it is pretty much new to me and overwhelming at times. FYI that was the most recent load of cardboard sent to the mill.3yr β No-Impression-7510 β r/recycling
Was ordering a lot from Amazon (I know shame on me) so I had like 20 boxes and wanted to recycle so I made this for my wedding reception! Fairly happy with how it came out βΊοΈ1yr β abi687 β r/recycling
I wish containers didn't have grooves that make them harder to clean for recycling11mo β AnimeHoarder β r/recycling
CVS says please recycle but it's #5 and those aren't recyclable in CA anywhere that I can find. This sucks! I will write them online then try to find a place for it but I have boxes in my garage of plastic crap I cannot recycle. Contact companies everyone! Tell them they have to change!!3yr β ypriscilla β r/recycling
recycle>trash (by volume). took my family 5 years to get here, still proud3yr β lei-lord β r/recycling
what can be done with these single use lanyards that come with every event?1yr β Wolfeyedsheep β r/recycling
What do you think about it? It's made of recycled plastic bags (just a prototype tho).4yr β arfede96 β r/recycling
im not psrt of this sub, but i thought id just leave this here. this is the type of shit we need to stop5yr β MrClock_Maker β r/recycling
Anyone have other relatively simple repurposing ideas for grocery bags?2yr β Practical_Paper_1096 β r/recycling
I want to recycle this cardboard, so I'm removing the duct tape. Can I leave some part of the duct tape or do I have to remove every little part of the duct tape?1yr β blue_windmill1 β r/recycling
My work gave us these new pens! Theyβre made out of recycled water bottles!4yr β udontkidwell β r/recycling
I was able to save the 100% cotton yarn from an old king sized blanket that was damaged to much to keep.5yr β MrsGrownManFriend β r/recycling
What are these called and can I put them in the recycling bin?2yr β Chocolatethundaaa β r/recycling
I cut up old Ikea curtains to make zero-plastic party favour bags for my daughter's birthday.4yr β oonicrafts β r/recycling
Iβm very surprised Trader Joeβs has plastic packaging that isnβt recyclable.2yr β NessTheDestroyer β r/recycling
Repurposed an ice cream bucket and over-the-door coat rack to make a sliding clothespin holder4yr β jakedave β r/recycling
Is this thin plastic cookie tray recyclable? Itβs not thick or has a top like other plastics2yr β luckyduckling8989 β r/recycling
Does anyone know if chain link fencing (galvanized steel) can be recycled if there are branches intertwined?1yr β orangekrush19 β r/recycling
Unzip me to recycle bottle. How many people who recycle these remove the sleeve. Sleeve not recyclable.3yr β Least-Wonder-7049 β r/recycling
Medical recycling is almost nonexistent. This is the waste for 24 COVID tests.2yr β cdub689 β r/recycling
PSA: Enjoy #NationalPizzaPartyDay, but please do not recycle greasy portions of pizza boxes. Oil and Grease are considered contaminants to the corrugated box recycle stream/process.5yr β APackagingScientist β r/recycling
What do I do with a broken remote? Trying to prevent electronics from ending up in waste.10mo β PSunYi β r/recycling
My city has a drop off box for glass recyclables. Today was my first time using it and was amazed at all the glass.3yr β SunnyBunchy β r/recycling
I'M BACK. Another model, what do you think about these colors? (100% recycled plastic bags, LDPE).4yr β arfede96 β r/recycling
Ok now everybody do the same. Maybe we can get them to cut down on packaging3yr β Rawisgod β r/recycling
17 glasses ready to be recycled to developing countries, don't throw your old ones away4yr β HeverAfter β r/recycling
Started dismantling my 12 year old shed made from pallets and insulated with styrofoam (all products I scored from my work dumpster). Thankfully, everything can still be reused on other projects around the property.1yr β SatansMoisture β r/recycling
Does this mean non-recyclable? Iβve never noticed a logo to say something COULDNβT be recycled.2yr β Carmacktron β r/recycling
Our first sample!!! Made from 90% Upcycled and recycled material. Would love to get your feedback!5yr β ScatLabs β r/recycling
Started recycling earlier this year. With triplets running through formula cans, the gross amount of cokes I drink etc. it is stacking up!2yr β B33FDADDY69 β r/recycling
Is this material recyclable with cardboard/paper? It's hard packaging that came with a humidifier iirc2yr β hank9399 β r/recycling
Too bad our trash company will not accept plastic bags . No surprise though as our country is way behind in banning single use plastics and recycling them.3yr β ypriscilla β r/recycling
Can I recycle this type cardboard box? Not sure if the sheen means it has a layer of plastic.2yr β PorchFrog β r/recycling
Can you recycle these plastic wraps for utensils? Not the utensils, but the wrappers for them?1yr β Pwnguin_YT β r/recycling
How can I recycle packaging like this, can it just go in with other mixed recycling?1yr β kaibeyond β r/recycling
Can anyone help me understand this contradiction from my residential waste company?1yr β jpers36 β r/recycling
I made this ball entirely out of empty ink cartridges, no adhesive was used4yr β Matzkops β r/recycling
Does anyone know what do do with tins like this? Metal on top and bottom, but lined cardboard in-between5mo β DrPhilSwift69 β r/recycling
Spare 12V lead acid battery? I repurposed it into a supersized USB power bank! Also works with car batteries (a basic electronics understanding is required!)2yr β AMD_FX-8370 β r/recycling
What can I do to recycle about 300 of these giant bags? Is there a company that can make me something with them?3yr β 94sdime β r/recycling
Are you recycling these kind of plastic? I am always curious if this could be beneficial, or am I just increasing the amount of work needed to get rid of these trash?1yr β jozomrkvicka β r/recycling
Waste recycling might be useless and it's not going to save our Planet Earth but at least it keeps me busy on weekends5yr β ruslankl β r/recycling
How do I best recycle this? I tried to rip the plastic from a paperbox, but some of it stuck to the plastic.2yr β Hummerklo1 β r/recycling
Evian (french water) colecting their own bottles for 100% recycling.5yr β jalexandref β r/recycling
Is anyone actually able to get the darn labels off these envelopes before recycling? What happens if you don't? And where/how are you recycling them?3yr β apparatus72 β r/recycling
Burning man camp to recycle plastic waste into plastic amulets ! We will take our trash home with us as keep sakes! Leave no trace!3yr β brucester1 β r/recycling
Walmart and Terracycle team up to recycle your old carseat-- and give you a $30 gift card!5yr β foreignkitty β r/recycling
I called a local trophy shop but they don't take old trophies to reuse. My kids are grown and gone and there are a bunch of these frigging things! Any ideas?3yr β ypriscilla β r/recycling
I thought the spinning arrow logo meant that the item was recyclable but then it says don't recycle? I've seen this a few times recently3yr β rscottzman β r/recycling
Is this packaging recyclable with plastic films such as plastic grocery bags? Canβt find any information on my searches.1yr β emipimp β r/recycling
I recycled couple of old books which were in bad condition. Itβs so satishfying when stuff can be fully recycled.5yr β EduKehakettu β r/recycling
Please help! What do you do with unwanted gifted cheap costume jewellery? It's a nightmare, I don't want anything to do with it. But binning it seems extreme - there is metal in there. Suggestions please. Thanks!4yr β oonicrafts β r/recycling
What plastic is this? I can recycle #2 & #5 in my area, but how can I tell what it is? There is no indication anywhere that I can find1yr β Keaoa β r/recycling
My hospital gives each waste bin a visual of what is suppose to go in each.6yr β Unburiedco β r/recycling
What to do with this? The local recycling doesnβt accept plastic bottles like this anymore.2yr β TheAdventurer64 β r/recycling
I try my best to recycle, and then there is people like this. This is btw glass recycle bin, there is more mixed waste than glass. Mixed waste is literally .5m away.5yr β EduKehakettu β r/recycling
We dont have a recycling at work so I collect my cans and bottles and recycle them at home6yr β danrezae β r/recycling
HELP! I'm a teacher and our district just received this e-mail. What can I do to stop and/or help this situation? Anyone have experience in starting a recycling program in a school?5yr β maceemarlee β r/recycling
I worked really hard to launch this organic and recycled polyester clothing and accessories collection! Would really appreciate any kind of support se we can promote a greener industry!3yr β Swiftbeat β r/recycling
Iβve been looking for somewhere in my area to take Type 5 plastics for YEARS. Just shouted in the middle of a new Whole Foods.5yr β happydactyl β r/recycling
Does anyone know where you can drop off these plastic bubble mail envelopes?4yr β lovelivv β r/recycling
