Raleigh introduces smart recycling bins, providing feedback on waste sorting and compiling data for sustainability education.

“Just because there’s a recycling symbol on packaging doesn’t mean that you should put it in the recycling bin,” Hocevar said. Most single-use plastic isn’t recyclable at all.

Hirsch specifically objects to GreenBlue’s label for “store drop-off,” which instructs customers to deposit plastic bags in grocery store take-back bins so they can be collected for recycling.

Place rinsed clear, green, blue and brown glass bottles, jugs and jars loose in your bin. Metal lids from glass jars can also be placed in the bin. Labels do not need to be removed.

Hirsch specifically objects to GreenBlue’s label for “store drop-off,” which instructs customers to deposit plastic bags in grocery store take-back bins so they can be collected for recycling.

How plastic packaging labels cause confusion over recycling Updated / Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 16:06 'While each number is surrounded by ... cannot be thrown in your green bin.

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