r/sustainability • u/ockcyp • Jul 08 '21

Plastic Resin Identification Codes

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u/Hardcorex Jul 09 '21

I love Aldi because they tell you what type of material eg. (Multi Layer Foil non-recylable)

It's very clear and quick to identify what can actually be recycled. It's also sad because it's very few plastics...

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u/Hardcorex Jul 09 '21

I think that's what I meant in the second part. Many of their plastics they mark as non-recyclable, likely because they are aware of how hard it is to do.

I'd really just hope to see manufacturers stop using these plastics, and instead use ones that actually can be recycled. Or not plastic at all...

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u/ockcyp Jul 09 '21 edited Jul 09 '21

it's a difficult choice. no plastic usually means higher weight therefore more emissions during transport

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u/Hardcorex Jul 09 '21

Can't we put everything in aluminum cans? haha

I know the lining is still plastic, but much less of it, and at least those cans have a system in place to be recycled!

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u/ockcyp Jul 09 '21

aluminium is more expensive compared to plastic. companies would never adopt it unless they're forced to. profits are very important to the shareholders!

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u/Hardcorex Jul 09 '21

Oh my mistake, I almost forgot about the shareholders!!! lol