Plastics Recycling – Cutting The Confusion

Plastics Recycling Design Challenge

WIN UP TO £900 OF EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR SCHOOL!

Calling all schools. Have your design put into manufacture in the North East and win a prize both for you and your place of study. Open to all under 18 students. Free to enter.

Closes: Friday 23rd February 2024

Competition in partnership with Marmax Recycled Products Ltd

Find out more

What goes in which bin? Find out more from Durham County Council

Your Plastics Recycling Questions Answered

Should I leave the top on plastic bottles when recycling?

Can I recycle bottles that have had kitchen cleaner in?

Can I recycle plastic bottles with trigger and pump lids?

Can I recycle plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles?

Can I recycle plastic sauce bottles such as tomato ketchup and mayonnaise?

Resources & Events

To find out more about plastics recycling in the UK and access resources, please visit Pledge2Recycle Plastics.

RECYCLING APP There is a new recycling app which incentivises people for recycling. See Recycle More for more information.

Marmax Recycled Products - From rubbish to benches - your milk carton's recycling journey. Watch it here.

FREE Digital Download for Key Stage 2. This story book invites the reader to make decisions to influence the outcome of whether a plastic bottle is recycled, landfilled, or washed away into the ocean. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY

FREE Assembly Resources for Key Stage 2. Access your free copy of ‘Why and How We Should Recycle Plastics’ Assembly for KS2.

Pledge2Recycle Plastics Sort it Out - Delve into some incredible facts with Recoup and FunKids!

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