#4 PLASTICS: NOT JUST GROCERY BAGS!

Stuff those grocery bags before you recycle them!  They are not the only #4 plastic. There are many other #4's that can be recycled in the same store bin as the grocery bags! 

What should you be 'stuffing' in those plastic grocery bags before you recycle them in your local store bin?

Here's a list of some of them:
Make sure they are clean and dry before stuffing them in!

• Plastic Shopping Bags (grocery and any other store)
• Frozen food plastic coverings
• Bread Bags
• Other Food Bags similar to bread bags.  NOTE - most 'chips' bags are not recyclable.
• Dry Cleaning Bags
• Freezer and sandwich baggies (see picture of ziplock box below).
• Newspaper Delivery Bags
• Telephone Book Bags
• Garbage Bags

REMEMBER - CHECK THE BAGS TO SEE IF THEY CAN BE RECYCLED BEFORE YOU THROW THEM OUT!

Find a location to recycle #4 plastics near you: Plastic Film Recycling

NOTE: Best Buy and Rite Aid both have bins at the front of all their stores!

Some places offer rewards for recycling:
Check out Recycle Bank. 

SOURCES:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/04/19/ed.mnn.recycle.plastic/
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/recycling/stories/recyclebank-rewards-recyclers
http://www.ziploc.com/en/sustainability-and-safety
http://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org

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