Are you recycling your plastic beverage containers?

​What exactly happens to plastic beverage bottles that you put in the recycling bin? They are collected, sorted and ground into plastic flakes. Different types of plastic flakes are separated before being washed and dried. Then the processed flakes are used t make things like, cups, trays, clothing, carpet fibers and so much more – including new beverage bottles.
 
Recycling isn’t always convenient, but it’s worthwhile to do. When life is busy, it can be easy to forget to recycle. Consider these smart, easy-to-do tips that can help you make recycling part of your daily life.
 

• Location: Place your recycling bin near your trash bin as a visual reminder that your recycling can be just as fast as putting something in the garbage.
• Caps Included: Enjoy convenience drinks, empty them, replace the cap and recycle. It’s important to remember that both the bottle and the caps are made from valuable plastic that are in demand by re-claimers.
• Bring recyclable home: Outside of the home it can be difficult to locate recycling bins. Make a conscious decision to bring empty beverage bottles home so they can be recycled properly.
• Set Reminders: More than 90 percent of American homes have access to curbside and drop-off recycling programs. Set an alert on your phone so you remember to bring out the recycling on the designated day.
• Reuse: Think about how you can reuse items, such as transforming empty plastic bottle into a beautiful holiday wreath.
• Buy Recycled: Purchase goods made from recycled materials to support the ongoing life cycle of products

There are many things that can be recycled, but bottled water containers are the most common drink item in curbside recycling programs, recycled at a rate of 53.9 percent, according to the “Put It In The Bins” website.

With recycling, the possibilities are endless – but it all starts with one small personal choice to recycle. To learn more about how recycling makes a difference, visit putitinthebin.org