The creation and disposal of plastics have a great impact on our environment. Resources, like crude oil and natural gas, are depleted in the production of plastics, while birds and marine animals are killed when they eat or become entangled in plastic waste. The Society of Plastics Industries, Inc. has developed codes for plastic containers, numbered one through seven. However, until recycling markets are able to process additional plastics, collection centers may only accept plastics numbered one and two, and only in the form of bottles.
Some supermarkets collect plastic bags for recycling.
Prepare your plastics. Flatten plastics to save space in recycling bins.