CLEAN UP THE MESS—Tips & Tricks from WISE ALIEN
SIGN THE PLEDGE
NUMBERS! NUMBERS! NUMBERS!
LET’S LEARN THE RECYCLING SIGNS
#1—PET (Polyethylene Terephalate)
This is the easiest and most common plastic to recycle, avoid reusing (e.g. peanut butter jars, water bottles…)
#2—HDPE
(High Density Polyethylene)
More flexible than PET’s but just as recyclable (e.g. juice bottles, grocery bags, dairy tubs…)
#3—PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Rarely recycled; reuse is not advised since it contains toxins (e.g. food wrapping, trays for sweets…)
#4—LDPE
(Low Density Polyethylene)
Reusable but not commonly recycled (e.g. dry-cleaning bags, dairy container lids…)
#5—PP (Polypropylene)
Not commonly recycled, though it should be! Also safe for reuse (e.g. straws, cereal bags, ketchup bottles…)
#6—PS (Polystyrene)
Avoid this product at all costs!! Not recyclable, not reusable, and mostly ingested by innocent marine animals! (e.g. styrofoam cups, disposable cutlery, some egg cartons…)
#7—OTHER (Other plastics)
Due to the anonymity of its constituents, best not reuse or recycle, since material may contain toxins like BPA (e.g. huge water bottles, window cleaner…)
