Instructions
Recycling is an important way to protect our environment and conserve resources. In Bury, UK, there are specific guidelines for what can and cannot be recycled at home. Follow the instructions below to sort your recyclables properly!
1. What Can Be Recycled?
You can recycle the following items:
- Plastic bottles (e.g., drinks bottles, shampoo bottles)
- Cans (e.g., food tins, drink cans)
- Cardboard (e.g., cereal boxes, packaging)
- Paper (e.g., newspapers, magazines)
- Glass bottles and jars
Write down 3 additional items you learned about that can be recycled:
2. What Cannot Be Recycled?
The following items should NOT be placed in your recycling bins:
- Food waste
- Polystyrene packaging
- Plastic bags
- Other non-recyclable plastics (e.g., cling film)
- Textiles and clothing
Write down 3 additional items you learned about that cannot be recycled:
3. How to Sort Items for Recycling
Sorting your recyclables is easy! Here are a few tips:
- Rinse your containers to remove food residues.
- Flatten cardboard boxes to save space.
- Do not mix non-recyclables with recyclables.
What is one new way you plan to sort your recyclables at home?
4. Recycling Bins
In Bury, you will typically have:
- Blue Bin: For recyclable items such as plastics, tins, and cardboard.
- Brown Bin: For organic waste (food scraps, garden waste).
- Black Bin: For general waste that cannot be recycled.
Which bin will you use for items that can be recycled? Write down your answer:
5. Your Recycling Action Plan
Write down 2 actions you will commit to in order to improve your recycling habits at home:
Bonus Questions
1. Why is it important to recycle?
2. What do you think happens to recycled items when they leave your home?