Bottle recycling
Bales of crushed PET bottles.
Bottles are able to be recycled and this is generally a positive option. Bottles are collected via kerbside collection or returned using a bottle deposit system.
Glass bottle recycling
Glass bottles are fully recyclable resulting in a saving of energy and raw materials.
PET bottle recycling
Main article: PET bottle recycling
In many countries, PET plastics are coded with the resin identification code number "1" inside the universal recycling symbol, usually located on the bottom of the container.
Legislation
Container deposit legislation are laws passed by city, state, provincial, or national governments. They require a deposit on bottles to be collected when sold and reimbursed when returned.
See also
- Plastic recycling
- Glass container industry
- Reverse vending machine
- Glass crusher
- Oregon Bottle Bill
- Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, a Buddhist temple in Thailand made from one million discarded beer bottles
References
External links
- Container Recycling Institute
- (French) EcoARK
