To maintain these properties in recycled resin, the two container types must be processed separately. It may be that your plastics recycler processes only blow-molded containers. You can play a major role in making plastics recycling cost-effective. Click here for APC's downloadable camera ready art. You might end up with garden hoses, flower pots, window panes and drinking glasses.
Many consumers are intent on recycling as much of their waste as possible.
This may lead some individuals to try to test the limits of your collection program. For example, a household might include a margarine tub in their recycling bin even though the collection program in their area does not yet accept this item. Collection crews should leave these items in the bin with an appropriately marked feedback tag explaining why they were not acceptable. Otherwise consumers will continue to include non-specified items that may be viewed as contaminants by your market. If your community operates drop-off collection facilities as part of its recycling program, APC can offer valuable tips for lowering contamination rates and maximizing material quality.