Understanding Symbols for a Better Future
Recyclable
Recyclable
Essentially, being recyclable means an object can be collected and remanufactured into new products. This should not be confused with being recycled, which means an object has already been collected and remanufactured into a new product. It’s the difference between what something IS and what something CAN BE
90% of the previously mentioned top 10 items to recycle benefit the environment when recycled, but they require a bit of research to fully understand how to properly dispose of the recyclable materials. For instance, paper was mentioned as one of the best things to recycle – but it cannot be recycled if it’s wet.