Plastic doesn’t automatically mean “recyclable”. Most plastics cannot be recycled #plasticpollution

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]All plastic is not made equal. There's so many types of plastics and most municipal recycling centers only accept a few kinds. Thin plastics clog recycling machines and conveyor belts, which is why they are no-no for recycling curbside. [music] Look for specialty thin plastic recycling near you. Some grocery stores offer it as a free service or try eco brick. Plastic types one and two can almost always be recycled, so make sure you rinse it out before you put it in the bin. Only 9% of all plastic [music] worldwide gets recycled, so remember that recycling plastic is not the best option. The best option is to use as little plastic as possible and try buying [music] things in aluminum, which is infinitely recyclable or glass or opt for zero waste packaging.