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Can plastic cups be recycled

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Yes, because they are plastic and plastic is recyclable so give back to the community!:)

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If you recycle plastic bottles (water bottles) with the top on they do not get recycled

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Are plastic cups better than polystyrene cups?

The majority of plastic cups can be reused or recycled. Polystyrene, or foam, cups are not widely recyclable. Cost wise, plastic cups tend to more inexpensive than polystyrene cups.


How are plastic plates recycled?

Plastic plates are recycled in the same fashion that other plastic materials are recycled. The plates are separated, ground into chips, washed, and then melted.


What is green plastic?

Green plastic is recycled plastic made from various plastic products. These recycled items help reduce the amounts of trash and land fills the world has.


What can plastic be recycled into?

Plastic foil,bag,containers,bottles etc.From Sam Peart: (WikiEditor)


Why are paper cups better than plastic cups?

I think it depends very much on what you mean by "better". If you mean "better" from an environmental perspective, I don't necessarily think they are. The popular view is that paper cups biodegrade, and are therefore "green", whilst plastic cups do not biodegrade and therefore litter the environment. However, plastic cups only litter the environment because people are lazy and don't dispose of them appropriately. They COULD be recycled (depending on which plastic was being used to fabricate them) if anyone was interested in doing so. Also, it is not true that paper cups (or paper anything else) readily degrades in landfill sites (which is where more waste ends up when it isn't recycled). Landfill sites are not useful for aerobic biodegredation, and paper items placed in them stay intact for literally years.

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are plastic cups recycled?

Some plastic cups are recyclable, some aren't. it depends on the material.


Are plastic cups better than polystyrene cups?

The majority of plastic cups can be reused or recycled. Polystyrene, or foam, cups are not widely recyclable. Cost wise, plastic cups tend to more inexpensive than polystyrene cups.


What kinds of plastic bottles are made out of recycled plastic?

Most plastic bottles are a mix of new and recycled plastic.


Do Arizona pay for recycled plastic?

Yes. Arizona does pay for recycled plastic.


What are plastic hangers recycled into?

plastic


How are plastic plates recycled?

Plastic plates are recycled in the same fashion that other plastic materials are recycled. The plates are separated, ground into chips, washed, and then melted.


How are custom plastic cups commonly created?

Customized plastic cups are created mainly from recycled materials and Polyethylene terephthalate (aka, PET), a form of plastic widely used in the food and beverage industry to manufacture cups. They are heat and cold resistant, and are tough to break. Unlike other plastic cups such as PP and PS, PET cups are recyclable and its polymer chain can be reused. They are perfect options for juice, water, cold beer, and much, much more.


Is HIPS plastic recyclable?

yes HIPS plastic is recycled, it can be recycled at a very low tempreture


What is recycled plastic made from?

Used plastic.


What plastic bottles are made from?

recycled plastic


What type of plastic is used to make plastic cups?

There are a variety of different plastics used to manufacture plastic cups. Your question would need to be more specific.


Can plastic jewelry be recycled?

no