Polypropylene (PP) is a flexible, light thermoplastic greatly used across many sectors. Its benefits include being cheap and useful. You find it in things like packages and clothes. Yet, only 1% of polypropylene is recycled. We must understand how to recycle it for a better future. We’re going to examine how polypropylene is recycled and…
Glass recycling is crucial for sustainability and managing waste effectively. Made from sand, soda ash, and limestone, glass often contains a lot of recycled content. For instance, the average bottle has about 52% recycled material. Recycling glass saves raw materials and helps the environment. Europe leads in glass recycling, with rates around 90%. But, in…
Acrylic is popular as a glass alternative because it’s clear and versatile. But recycling it poses big challenges. It’s considered a group 7 plastic, so many places won’t recycle it curbside. This often means it ends up in landfills. Eco-minded folks have mentioned trouble connecting with Greencast, a leader in green acrylic. They call for…
In today’s world, we often think about being kind to our planet. One question comes up: do you recycle aluminium foil? It’s used a lot for keeping food fresh, cooking, and as packaging. But did you know it can be recycled many times? Yet, many of us don’t know that. Throwing away aluminium foil is…
Polystyrene is a common plastic, with 15.6 million tons made every year. It’s used in food packaging, insulation, and as protective cushioning. Though it can be recycled, finding places to recycle it is hard. In 2020, the U.S. made 292 million tons of waste, with 146 million tons going to landfills. About 30% of this…
In today’s world, recycling paper is more important than ever. It’s a key part of keeping our planet clean. We’ll look at why recycling paper is good, how it’s done, and the hurdles we face. Paper is very recyclable, with 66.8% of it being recycled in the US in 2011. This shows how vital recycling…