Where your recycling goes
Small changes really can make a world of difference. Recycling products saves energy, money and the world's natural resources. To reduce waste make sure that you use the recycling services provided in your area.
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Glass
Glass bottles and jars become new bottles and jars. They can also be made into road aggregate and house insulation. |
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Papers
Paper is recycled back into newspaper, magazines and cardboard. It can also be shredded to make animal bedding or packing material. |
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Tin cans
Metal can be used to make anything from a plane to a fridge or even another can. |
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Plastics
Plastics can be made into a range of products such as bin liners, carrier bags, sewer pipes and even fleece jackets. |
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Wood
Can be pulped into wood chips that can be turned into furniture and shelves. Bamboo fibres can be pulped into crockery. |
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Tyres
Can be recycled into rubber matting, flooring and children's toys. |
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Textiles
Textiles can be recycled through charity shops giving them a second life. They can also be reclaimed to make new garments or make fillers in car insulation or loudspeaker cones. |
