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Why can't we recycle Plastic bags and snack wrappers?

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Most plastic bags are made from high-density polyethylene, but the thinner-material bags(such as produce bags) are made from low-density polyethylene. The recycling collection supply is abundant, mostly through collection bins at grocery stores. read more

We can’t recycle plastic bags and snack wrappers because they are made up of thermoplastic, i.e even a little amount of heat burn and damage them. Therefore, one should always use paper bags or jute bags for food items. read more

But think before you ask your cheesemonger (finally, a chance to use that word!) to wrap it up in wax paper (potentially reusable with a few wipes, but not recyclable) or aluminum foil (basically the same, waste-wise, as recyclable plastic bags). read more

Not to paper, its like how metal can’t be recycled into cloth. Plastic bags as long as they follow norms and are above 40–60 microns thick, can be recycled, re-grinded and reused completely with little to no wastage. read more

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