How many of us take the time to read the information for our local recycling service? It’s important to know what can and cannot be included, because putting the wrong things into a recycling stream can ruin an entire batch of recyclable materials, requiring it to be thrown away instead of processed for re-use. Don’t try to sneak forbidden things in, because your item could be the cause of a rejected batch. You can usually find the lists on a website associated with your curbside pickup or posted on the sides of the bins at a drop-off area. Recycling done right is a big help to the environment. Recycling mistakes reduce the cost-effectiveness of recycling and may lead a manufacturer to stop using recycled materials. A few examples of how “slipping something in” can ruin a batch:
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