Comments on: Is Food Packaging Really Recyclable?

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:28:54 +0000

Regarding pizza boxes, usually the top of the box is not soiled, so I take that off and am able to recycle that at least.

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:28:43 +0000

In the Twin Cities, we have a program called its in the Bag (http://www.mnwastewise.org/recycling-programs/its-in-the-bag.cfm) that recycles many of the plastic bags used for food, as long as they are clean.

Aveda (the cosmetics company) also recently had a program that recycled the plastic tops from bottles. The program was extended pasts its original April 2009 deadline, but I am unsure if it still continues (although I am still saving lids!)

By: Tony Langham

Tony Langham — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:45:35 +0000

The fact is that numbering on plastics/paper/cardboard etc is so damn small & unreadable that it all goes in the landfill. We now, in the UK, have a kwango called WRAP that is getting a fortune to replicate what Agenda21 / Wildlife Trusts/Greenpeace/150+ PlasticBagfree communitys across the UK and they only have 21 companies signed to some tenuous agreement.
Yes,we are using plastic bags but hat was down to a smashing girl called Rebecca Hosking & the village of Modbury. The UK WILL be PBF [plasticbagfree] within TWO years.
you saw it here first.
Please note that SEPT 12th is being marked as a UK PBF Day and many of us hope it’ll be made into an International PBF Day. Mail the writer for more UK info. Please allow me to make my precious grandchildrens lives worth living for the next 75 years.

By: Oceans Green

Oceans Green — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:20:02 +0000

Hi,

We ran across your site and i have some ideas to share about “Biodegradable Packaging” it offers eco friendly, non toxic and sustainable products. This products design to decompose quickly, completely and safe without leaving any residues. Its 100% no harm to human and enviroment.

Thanks, we’ll come back often.

Thanks again,

Oceans Green

By: Esther

Esther — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:53:59 +0000

I am so glad to have stumbled across this site. I look forward to following tips and feedback, and reading everything on the site.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:29:49 +0000

There is a number system for recycling plastics. Why not for paper and other materials?

By: Morgan

Morgan — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:01:32 +0000

Thank you for the good idea on pizza box composting, i am always looking for a great way to use everything before getting rid of it. And now i also know not to throw the pizza boxes in with the recyclables….. our local curbside pickup doesn’t mention this on their website…

By: wanda

wanda — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:31:05 +0000

I have found one use for pizza boxes. First, scrape or pull off any food bits, then flatten boxes. I use them in my garden to kill weeds. Just cover ground area with layer or two of boxes, weight with rocks, and let nature take its course. The boxes will eventually compost in place and you can plant right over them. It’s similar to a technique called “lasagna gardening” I saw on a PBS show(I think it was The Victory Garden). I try to remove as much food first to keep away neighborhood pets.

By: KirkN

KirkN — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:55:27 +0000

What is interesting on the Pizza boxes, is they say to recycle them on the box

By: Trey Granger

Trey Granger — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:25:46 +0000

A general rule is that any metals, plastic with a number inside a recycling symbol and non-food stained paper “is” recyclable. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to recycle it locally, as every program is different. The best way to find out what is accepted is to type the product in our recycling search engine: http://search.earth911.com.