Why do Norfolk councils only recycle plastic bottles when other areas collect all plastics?
Recycling waste household plastics in the UK can be expensive as there are limited markets for wide range of different materials. Why? Firstly, plastic is lightweight so the cost of collecting plastics in rural areas is high. Secondly, common household products and packing are made from hundreds of different types of plastics, each of which would need to be separated before being sold for reprocessing. Norfolk councils have opted for the most cost effective and sustainable option – collecting plastic bottles. These are made from three common types of plastic which currently have good sustainable markets as they are of a very good quality.
Related Questions
- I am on a recycling scheme that allows me to recycle plastic bottles. Can I recycle any other plastics, like yoghurt pots, fruit containers and margarine tubs?
- Why do Norfolk councils only recycle plastic bottles when other areas collect all plastics?
- Does the Town have a spot to recycle other plastics besides #1 plastic?
