Put It In The Bin – contamination campaign posts for week # 6

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Facebook: If you’re thinking of putting that single-use coffee or drink cup you just rinsed in the recycling bin  – DON’T. Paper coffee and drink cups are NOT recyclable. Ever wonder why that paper cup doesn’t leak all over the place? It’s because it’s partially made of plastic or coated in wax, and that means it can’t get broken down and turned into recycled paper, making it a contamination issue if it reaches a MRF (material recovery facility). So, don’t put them in the recycling bin.  #EndContamination #IfInDoubtThrowItOut

Instagram: Believe it or not, your single-use coffee and drink cups are NOT recyclable. The reason? They’re partially made of plastic or coated in wax, which is why the cups don’t leak. As a result, paper cups can’t get broken down and turned into recycled paper. Instead, they become a contamination issue when they reache a MRF (material recovery facility). #EndContamination #IfInDoubtThrowItOut

Twitter: Believe it or not, your single-use coffee and drink cups are NOT recyclable. They’re partially made of plastic, meaning the cups can’t get broken down and turned into recycled paper. This becomes a contamination issue if recycled. #EndContamination #IfInDoubtThrowItOut