Why can the council recycle different types of plastics?
Full detailĀ» There are over 50 different groups of plastic commonly used. Seven of these are used in the food and packaging industry. Recycling depends on markets for the recycled materials. Unfortunately, the recycling market for some types of plastics, such as those used to make yoghurt pots or meat trays, is poor at the moment. This means it is not economical to collect them for recycling. What do the triangular symbols on plastic bottles mean? Full detailĀ» These symbols identify the different types of plastics that the item is made of. It does not necessarily mean that they are all suitable for recycling.