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Plastic Bags Can Be Recycled
This week we’re going to be a little more specific, and go into more detail about how to recycle those alledgedly-environmentally-damaging plastic bags you get from your local supermarket.
Often, recycled bags are transformed into composite lumber, however some plants focusing on creating small pellets and post-consumer resin which will then be used for new bags, containers, pipes, or crates.
Plastic Bags Can Be Recycled
Lots of supermarkets have plastic bag recycle containers present in the front of their stores. So it’s as easy as brining your bags back with you when you go to the market the next time, drop the bags in the bin, and get a fresh load on your way out. Constant cycle, constant recycling, constant help for your community and environment.
Even if your supermarket doesn’t participate, there’s likely a series of different recycling drop off centers in your area happy to take care of your plastic bags. Regardless of whether it’s a municipal recycling center, retail store, or a private recycler, you’re guaranteeing your old plastic bag will be reprocessed and reused in a non-wasteful and environmentally-friendly manner.