Mixed recycling in Brighton and Hove will now include plastic pots, tubs and trays, the council has said. From Monday, items ...

#5 Polypropylene (PP): This plastic can be found in straws, soft drink cups, and certain food containers. PP plastic can be recycled, but check to make sure it’s accepted locally.

“We hope to increase the recycling rate of waste polypropylene food containers to 60%,” says Qin. References Zhang, Q. et al. Sci. Total Environ. 904 , 166933 (2023) ...

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BOISE, Idaho — Boise's blue recycling carts will now be accepting plastic #5 food containers. Republic Services made some upgrades to their Idaho Recycling Center, which allows Boise residents ...

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Brighton & Hove City Council has expanded its mixed recycling collection service to include plastic pots, tubs and trays.