Plastic Bottle Recycling Tips

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Pastic Bottle Recycling Tips
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Prepare Bottles
Check the Number
Only Buy Recyclable Items
Source Reduction
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Prepare Bottles
Rinse bottles and remove the labels before
placing them in your recycling receptacle. Remove
the lids and use them for creative purposes or
throw them away.
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Check the Number
The bottom of each plastic water bottle should
have a number inside chasing arrows. This number
indicates the type of plastic used in the
production process.
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Only Buy Recyclable Items
When purchasing a product, check the number on
the bottom of the container to make sure your
municipality can recycle it. If not, look for a
recyclable alternative.
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Source Reduction
The EPA encourages consumers to reduce
consumption of goods that require waste disposal.

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www.tgmenvironmental.co.uk
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