Yes, you can recycle small pieces of plastic like bottle tops. Bottle caps are metal, but they're typically lined with plastic -- items made from mixed materials can't be recycled because the materials can't be separated. read more
Most plastic drinking straws are made from plastic #2 or plastic #5. The good news is that both plastic #2 and plastic #5 are both recyclable. Unfortunately, straws are almost never labelled as to which plastic they are made from. read more
Paper straws were popular through the 1960s until plastic straws replaced them — and thus began the American fixation with plastic straws. In the present day, plastic straws make up 99% of the global drinking straw market, with paper, glass, and metal straws making up the other 1%. read more
Sometimes drinking straws are recyclable. You'll need to check with your city. Most plastic drinking straws are made from plastic #2 or plastic #5. The good news is that both plastic #2 and plastic #5 are both recyclable. Unfortunately, straws are almost never labelled as to which plastic they are made from. read more