Sometimes I end up with a plastic fork, spoon, and/or knife after getting take-out from a restaurant. I usually don't use it but I don't feel right just throwing it away. I could probably save it for another use but then I feel like I'm just packing away unnecessary junk. I do recycle plastic bottles, so can I just throw the utensils in with those?
2007-12-02 14:14:15 · 8 answers · asked by PAUL 4 in Environment ➔ Green Living
You cannot just throw plastic in recycle bins unless you know the level of plastic that is recycled by the company. Most areas recycle #1 and #2 plastics, sometimes others, but you have to check with your recycling service. I don't believe that utensils are recyclable in standard ways because they are not #1or #2 plastics. Don't just throw them in if you are not sure. Think about washing them and reusing. This website tells you more: http://www.ehow.com/how_9160_recycle-plastic.html
2007-12-04 01:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by pomplemousseandindy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Recycled Utensils
2016-12-12 16:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do not you're attempting to make certain what number plastic utensils are made each and each 12 months. perchance from a plastic utensil manufacture. it would want to be probability-free to assume that maximum finally end up contained in the trash.
2016-10-25 08:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All plastic is recycleable. Throw it in with the plastic bottles.
2007-12-02 14:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Eric S 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
In most places they are not recyclable. Please just don't take them. Plastic utensils are not something to donate. Plastic can not be sanitized. Recycling is good,reducing is better!
2014-04-19 18:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by tony gomes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save them and either use them, or collect a bunch and offer them on www.freecycle.org It's a great organization, throughout the world, that helps keep things out of landfills.
If something is useful, or fixable, you'll probably find a taker for it on freecycle.
(You can also ask the take out places not to put them in with your order.)
2007-12-02 15:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on their condition, it can be reused or recycled instead of thrown away.
2016-06-07 00:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by craig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can...and good of you to think of it!
2007-12-02 14:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋