DelW
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There's much arcane knowledge around these forums, are there any experts on plastic recycling?
I've always assumed that the three arrows triangle symbol means that a material is recyclable, subject of course to the appropriate processing stream being available.
However I've encountered an oddity today, having emptied a container of Sainsbury's salt. It's a white plastic bottle with a red plastic cap. The label on the back states:
LID - PLASTIC widely recycled
BOTTLE - PLASTIC not currently recycled
So far, so clear, yet - the bottom of the bottle has the three arrows triangle around the numeral 2, with the letters HDPE for high density polyethylene (I think), while the cap has no recycling symbol, just a code "1A".
So according to the label, the part with the recycling symbol isn't recyclable, whereas the part without one is. Can anyone explain, and confirm which bit if either should go in my recycling bin? And as an aside, why do manufacturers still put their products in non recyclable bottles when there are eco-friendly options, is it just a matter of cost?
TIA for any information.
I've always assumed that the three arrows triangle symbol means that a material is recyclable, subject of course to the appropriate processing stream being available.
However I've encountered an oddity today, having emptied a container of Sainsbury's salt. It's a white plastic bottle with a red plastic cap. The label on the back states:
LID - PLASTIC widely recycled
BOTTLE - PLASTIC not currently recycled
So far, so clear, yet - the bottom of the bottle has the three arrows triangle around the numeral 2, with the letters HDPE for high density polyethylene (I think), while the cap has no recycling symbol, just a code "1A".
So according to the label, the part with the recycling symbol isn't recyclable, whereas the part without one is. Can anyone explain, and confirm which bit if either should go in my recycling bin? And as an aside, why do manufacturers still put their products in non recyclable bottles when there are eco-friendly options, is it just a matter of cost?
TIA for any information.