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RECYCLING

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:40 pm
by Placido
Have always thought that the "chasing arrows triangle" on plastic trays and polystyrene etc. just meant that item could be recycled - RONG !!!! :(.
Quite fascinating when I googled it: the number associated with the triangle refers to differing types of plastic - polystyrene, polycarb, pvc, and is not an sign that anything can automatically be recycled. Quite the reverse in most cases actually.
Most Councils aren't good at recycling plastic unfortunately and it ends up in landfill :(. Shame.
One day maybe .......

Re: RECYCLING

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:25 pm
by Willpar
Plymouth has a new waste to energy plant. So i reckon a lot of plastic will go there.

Re: RECYCLING

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:19 pm
by Jacksparrow
Something will have to happen soon as we cannot keep on chucking waste into big holes in the ground forever. In my area that option is rapidly coming to an end and 2020 will see the end of it. No-one wants an incinerator in their area but with all the current regulations about waste disposal I'm not seeing any viable alternatives. :(

Re: RECYCLING

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:13 pm
by nuthatch
I thought that too, Placi .. about the triangle :(

Re: RECYCLING

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:18 pm
by Willpar
Plymouth `s last landfill is now closed, has been for a few years. Now the rubbish is burned, and the ash will be going to the building industry.

Re: RECYCLING

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:36 pm
by nuthatch
I can remember when the rubbish was burned (if it ain't broke ...)