What can be recycled? Anyone wanting to be more eco-friendly might want to recycle more than just plastic bottles. However, many factors affect how uncommon products are recycled, such as deterioration and reusability. Whatever the case, local research can be the start to leading a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Continue reading to learn how to recycle uncommon products.
Helpful Sites & Services
Many household and health products have programs and sites dedicated to rerouting individuals to the right locations and services. However, individuals should first research locally to find retail stores or pharmacies that accept used products. For instance, websites like Terracycle and Recycle Nation can guide individuals to recycle packaged products and locate nearby drop-off locations with ease. Moreover, certain products may have specific directions or other uses that can go unnoticed.
Prescription Pills & Bottles
Prescription pills and bottles may not be associated with recycling, but they can be recycled through various means. GoodRx, an American healthcare company, lists pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens, animal shelters, and online programs as options for medication bottles. However, they advise researching locally to find reliable drop-off locations or which program allows shipping options. GoodRx advises the same with medication, but it can also be disposed of depending on the medication.
Clothing & Other Textiles
Recycling or reusing clothing and textiles can be more accessible than recycling medication bottles. Treehugger, a sustainability website, defines textiles as “items made from cloth or artificial fabric, such as clothing, cloth napkins, towels, and more.” The site also encourages reselling or donating clothing and textiles through thrift shops and organizations such as GoodWill or the Salvation Army. For other textiles, Treehugger suggests “taking them directly to a recycler or donation facility.”
Dental Products
Proper oral care requires several products, such as toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and toothbrushes, but select products can still be recycled. Oral-B, an oral hygiene products company, motivates customers to recycle oral products through shipping. The company lists “toothbrushes, brush heads, toothpaste tubes, mouthwash containers, floss containers and floss picks” as acceptable recycling products. Colgate also offers recycling services for oral care products and lists Terracycle as a service for drop-off locations. Currently, there are several services and websites that help recycle and reuse everyday products to produce less waste.
Recycle!
Recycling can apply to more than plastic and glass bottles as it can reduce waste of uncommon household items. Prescription bottles, textiles, and oral care products can have more than one use and help eliminate further environmental waste. Moreover, researching locally for donation centers and drop-off locations is key for reusing and recycling.
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