We always hear how important it is to recycle materials. But
often what can be recycled is not very clear. I have separated some tips from
what can be referred to the selective collection and what should go to the
common trash:
- Paper:
What recycles - Office paper, cardboard, boxes in general,
newspapers, magazines, books, telephone directories, notebooks, cardboard
paper, cardboards, long life packaging, telephone directories, books.
What does not recycle - Carbon paper, cellophane, parchment
paper, thermofax, waxed or laminated papers, toilet paper, tissues, napkins,
photographs, tapes or adhesive labels.
- Plastic:
What to recycle - Bags, CDs, diskettes, cleaning product
packaging, PET (such as soda bottles), pipes and tubes, plastics in general.
What does not recycle - Thermosetting plastics (used in the
electro-electronics industry and in the production of some computers, telephones
and appliances), metallic plastic packaging (such as salt snacks), styrofoam.
- Glasses:
What recycles - Bottles of drinks, jars in general, jars of
food products, glasses.
What does not recycle - Mirrors, crystals, window panes, car
windows, lamps *, medicine ampoules, ceramics, porcelains, TV and computer
tubes.
* Ideally, this material should be packed and disposed of in
places that lead to decontamination.
- Metals:
What to recycle - Cans of aluminum (soft drink, beer,
juice), cans of food products (oil, milk powder, preserves), bottle caps, metal
packaging frozen, tinplate.
What does not recycle - Clips, clamps, steel sponges, tacks,
nails and pipes.
