Athens - Sunday, December 29
Sunday, December 29, a t the Green Tent Athens Trash Talk Recycling or Not! / Where does this go?! / Is this Recyclable?!? Can’t tell anymore! We’ve all come across one of these containers full of pictures but the one item in our hand is not on there. After some deductive reasoning you know its not compostable because it's not organic material so you’re caught between Recycling or Landfill. It seems like every day we learn something new about recycling and our waste infrastructure that leaves us guessing if recycling is another case of fake news or not. Well next time you’re caught in the dilemma of separating your recyclables we have some tips and tricks to help you sort properly. Look at the number on your plastic container. Recyclable doesn’t always mean it’s recycled. Color, size, and cleanliness play a critical role in recycling. Best are #1 bottles, #2 & #5 Clear, white or lightly colored (not dark containers) 4-inch minus rule (anything at or ab...