It\u2019s\nhard to escape the headlines that the \u2018climate is in crisis\u2019 and that the clock\nis ticking to save the planet. This may seem like distant concepts, and the\nnotion that he can call play our part is easy to be sceptical about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However,\nwe can take steps every day to ease the burden on the planet, and one of those\nis how we dispose of our household waste. The idea of recycling household waste\nhas been around for decades, so it\u2019s not alien to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many\nhouseholds will have two or three bins to sort specific waste into and will be\nused to putting the right rubbish into the right bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However,\nsometimes it can be not very clear, and we\u2019re not what goes in what bin whether\nsomething can be recycled or not; here is a short guide to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although\nmany materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, and glass can be\nwidely recycled, people can find a few grey areas that people can find\nconfusing. Some aerosol cans, for example, mostly made from aluminum, also\ncontain plastic parts that may not be recyclable. Also, not all forms of\nplastic can be chucked into the recycling bin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If\nyou are unsure about what can and can\u2019t be recycled, always check with your\nlocal authority. They should have resources on their website to advise you. You\ncan also enter your postcode on websites such as Recyclenow.com to get a more\naccurate idea of what you can and can\u2019t put in your recycling bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although\nmost materials that make up our household waste can be recycled or, in the case\nof food waster, be used for things like compost, there are some exceptions.\nHere are some to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything\nfrom newspapers to cardboard can be widely recycled. However, some forms of\npaper cannot be recycled. These include envelopes that have adhesive on them\nand wrapping paper and greetings cards that contain glitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\nshould also never put single-use paper such as tissue paper, paper towels and\nwipes into your recycling bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most\nglass can be put into your recycling bin. However, you should remove corks and\nnon-metal bottle tops. If the glass is broken, you should not put it in your\nrecycling bin. Glass kitchenware can also not be disposed of in your household\nrecycling bin as it is made up of different chemical compounds to glass jars\nand bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This\ncan be a tricky area as there are so many different types of plastic. The two\nmost widely used household products are Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and\nHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). PET is used for plastic drink bottles and\nmost plastic food packaging. HDPE is used for things like\nmilk bottles, shampoo bottles and tubs. Both kinds are widely recyclable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A\ndifferent kind of plastic is used in kitchenware and should not be put into\nyour recycling bin. Plastic carrier bags are also not recyclable in your normal\nhousehold waste. For advice on how to dispose of them, contact your local\nauthority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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