Your Questions About Recycling
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Lizzie asks…
What if my plastic containers do not have a recycle symbol or number on them? Should I get rid of them?
They range from older to newer…plates, cups, bowls, containers.
I guess what I meant to ask is…if they don’t have a symbol or #, are they safe to eat off? From the reading I have done on this, I thought if the plastics had a #3,6,or 7, you should get rid of them, because they really aren’t safe to eat out of or store food in. So, my question is…what if they have no information? And…if they have a 3,6, or 7 should we eat off them?
The Expert answers:
Some programs take just PETE (1) and HDPE (2). Others will take all plastics. The other plastics are quite safe; you buy food in them, don’t you? The only way you might get into trouble is by using a non-food container for food without a thorough cleaning. They sometimes are coated with the chemicals used to facilitate popping them out of the molds. The only plastic items that I would never re-use are the ones used to package things like pesticides, motor oil, and other nasty stuff. Plates, cups, bowls, and other containers can be reused as long as they are sound.
Joseph asks…
What does it mean if a container doesn’t have a recycle symbol or number?
Does it mean that it isn’t recyclable?
The Expert answers:
Depends on the type of container… Some plastics aren’t recyclable. All aluminum containers are.
James asks…
I have a container that has a recycle symbol on it, but no number… Is it recyclable? ?
This dental floss container has the recycle symbol on it, but there is no number in the middle of it. Why is that?
The Expert answers:
Lots of things have the recycle symbol on it, BUT what is actually recyclable is up to your local council. Eg. Plastic butter cartons have a recycle symbol, but they are not recyclable in my council area, because they have no way to recycle them. So the best way to find out is to phone your local council and see what they can or can not recycle.
John asks…
next to my address bar on the right is a recycle symbol?
If there is not a search symbol or go next to the address box how do you use the address box.
The Expert answers:
Type in the address bar, then tap or press on the ‘Enter’ key on your computer.
Sharon asks…
What does the little number on the inside of the recycle symbol on plastic mean?
The Expert answers:
Plastic can only be recycled so many times. The number is a marker telling the recycle people how much recycle life that plastic has.
Mary asks…
If it doesn’t have the recycle symbol, can you recycle it?
So on certain things which seem recyclable (the plastic that holds the newspaper), there is no recycle sign on it. As a general rule, should you never recycle something if it doesn’t have the recycle symbol on it? (unless its obviously recyclable like paper).
The Expert answers:
Sometimes, it just depends
Linda asks…
I need the recycle symbol for a t-shirt design?
I need it large, black and white and in an outline so i can write words on it. If you see any clip-art online that fits or could be blown up without pixelating please list it.
Thanks!
The Expert answers:
Http://www.epa.gov/productreview/guide/seal_logo/images/recycle3.jpg
that should be good!
Chris asks…
Are there registration requirements to use recycle symbol on a label?
The Expert answers:
The recycling symbol is public domain and does not belong to anyone. However, local laws usually restrict its use on anything that isn’t recyclable.
Donna asks…
Where Can I Buy T-Shirts With The Recycle Symbol On Them?
I want to buy shirts with the recycle symbol on them but i don’t want to shop on the internet because of spam and i don’t want to put my credit card # on the inter-web!!!!!!!!!
The Expert answers:
I would figure you could get them in any retail store. But http://www.zazzle.com/recycle+tshirts is 100% safe they accept paypal or by phone orders accredited with BBB.
I’m leery of the inter-web but if you do research it should be fine or get a pre-paid credit and load only the amount needed to cover the purchase.
But I have used Zazzle and trust them plus a wider selection of tees not found in local stores.
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