Recycling Symbols Decoded: What Those Numbers on Plastics Actually Mean 

Source: https://www.almanac.com/which-plastics-are-recyclable-number If you’ve ever flipped over a plastic container and spotted a number inside the “recycling” triangle, you are not alone in thinking that it belongs in the blue box.  Here’s the catch: those numbers don’t mean the item is recyclable. They are plastic identification codes (often called resin codes), and they simply tell you what type of plastic the item … Continued

The True Cost of Improper Waste Disposal 

Think about the last thing you threw away. Maybe it was a coffee cup, a food wrapper, or an old electronic device. You probably didn’t give it much thought once it landed in the bin. But what if that simple action had far-reaching consequences, polluting waterways, harming wildlife, or driving up costs for your community?  … Continued