Plastic Recycling- What is Included?

Plastic Recycling is becoming a big part of the sustainability industry. As the world gets more concerned over climate change and environmental issues, this industry in particular is growing, and cities are also following the movement. But a lot of people do not know what plastic recycling is, or what materials are involved in plastic recycling. Luckily, this article would shed some light on what is plastic recycling. The City of Surrey has a policy on what is included within plastic recycling. An example is that the City of Surrey webpage says that plastic recycling falls under these materials, which are “mixed household containers, drink, cups, and lids, plastic food trays, and flattened milk jugs.”[1] The cool part is that it is not just cities, municipalities, and businesses that are creating opportunities and awareness about plastic recycling, but Universities are also getting involved. Simon Fraser University has a great recycling program, and they also explain what goes into their program.  The materials that are involved in the program at SFU are “tin cans, milk cartons, and jugs, as well as any containers with a refundable label, excluding plastic Bottles, plastic bags, plastic food containers, Tetra-Paks glass & jars", as well as "aluminum foil and foil plates"[2].


Written by: Inderpal Brar


[1] http://www.surrey.ca/city-services/4553.aspx
[2] http://www.sfu.ca/fs/Green-Services/Materials/Recycling-and-Composting.html