At the Co-op, you can recycle a variety of specific plastic packaging and flexible film items, primarily focusing on those commonly found in households.
Recyclable Items at the Co-op
The Co-op provides facilities for recycling certain types of plastic and film materials that are often difficult to recycle through standard kerbside collections. This initiative aims to help customers dispose of more challenging plastic waste responsibly.
Here is a detailed list of the specific plastic packaging and flexible film items that can be recycled:
- Thin Plastic Lids: This category includes all types of thin plastic lids from various containers.
- Household Wrappers: Specific wrappers from everyday household products are accepted, such as:
- Kitchen towel wrappers
- Toilet roll wrappers
- Nappy bags
- Cotton wool wrappers
- Flexible Food Pouches: A range of pouches, typically made from multiple layers of flexible plastic, are recyclable. Examples include:
- Microwave rice pouches
- Pre-cooked mussels pouches
- Pet food pouches
- And other similar flexible food or beverage pouches.
- Fruit & Vegetable Packaging: Various forms of plastic packaging used for fresh produce are accepted, including:
- Fruit nets
- Vegetable nets
- Fruit bags
- Vegetable bags
- Fruit wrappers
- Vegetable wrappers
- Plastic Sauce Sachets: Individual plastic sachets designed for sauces can also be recycled.
These items are part of an effort to expand the types of plastics that can be recycled, contributing to a more sustainable approach to waste management.
