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Why should ink cartridges be recycled?
they should be recycled because the plastic coating around it can be reused to make things such as plastic water bottles
What are two possible uses of recycled plastic bottles?
Most recycled plastic bottles are recycled into... plastic bottles, especially PET plastic, the one with the Number 1 in the triangle. Other kinds of plastic bottles can be again made into similar plastic bottles, or they can be "downcycled", that is, combined with other plastics to make things like garbage bins and garden furniture.
What are some uses for plastic bottles?
Certain plastic bottles can be recycled and make other plastic items, so saving them from landfill.
Is drinking water bottle melted to be recycled?
These plastic bottles are first shredded to produce plastic chips. Depending on what they will be recycled to make these plastic chips may or may not be melted.
What happens to bottles after recycling?
They go to a plant that turns it back into a water bottle.
Are plastic bottles recyclable?
Yes, all plastics are recyclable. When they are collected they are separated into their different kinds (this is why you should separate lids from bottles) and each kind is then recycled separately. It takes 7 oz of oil to make a 20 oz plastic bottle, so recycling plastic is very important.
Can plastic cups be recycled?
Yes, many plastic cups can be recycled. It's important to check with your local recycling guidelines to ensure the specific type of plastic cup you have is accepted in your recycling program. Make sure to clean the cups before recycling them to improve the chances of them being properly recycled.
What do recycled bottles make?
Recyclable Bottles
Why shouldn't degradable plastic be recycled with non bio degradable plastic?
Because they are each recycled into different materials so if they were recycled together you would have plastic from both forms in one bottle and will make it harder or impossible for bio degradable bottles to decompose later on if thrown out.
Can you make a floating raft out of plastic water bottles?
The answer is yes. You can definitely make a floating raft out of plastic water bottles. You would have to make sure that you had enough plastic bottles to complete the task. For step by step instructions visit http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Raft-out-of-Plastic-Bottles.
How is a recycled water bottle resued?
It can melted down and reused as plastic for any number of things. Patagonia,a clothing retailer and manufacturer, uses recycled plastic made into fiber to weave cloth and make shirts and jackets. Other companies use the plastic to make other containers, furniture, almost anything made out of that type of plastic. One gentleman built a boat out of recycled water bottles and sails it to promote recycling.
What happens to waste plastics when they are recycled?
When waste plastics are recycled, they are collected, sorted, cleaned, and melted down to form new plastic products. This process helps reduce the amount of plastic waste in landfills and the environment, conserves resources, and decreases the need for new plastic production.
