• Mr_Blott@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Oh I’m so fucking sorry this manufacturer gave you clear instructions on how to recycle properly

    Your life must be truly horrible 😂

    • twack@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Nah, get the fuck outta here with that bullshit.

      Ignoring the fact that hardly any plastic is actually recyclable in the first place, your argument is that conscious consumers should accept additional responsibilities on the off chance that it MIGHT actually get recycled?

      We figured out how to print on basically any surface a long time ago. How about we hold companies to a standard of responsible packaging, instead of yet again passing the buck to the end user.

      • spujb@lemmy.cafe
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        11 months ago

        this user probably thinks it’s too hard to collapse a cereal box before sending it to recycling

          • spujb@lemmy.cafe
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            11 months ago

            that is 1 of the 2 infuriating parts. always remember it is possible to hold two truths at once, that a) consumers can take some part in environmental responsibility and b) that we should also hold corporations accountable

  • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
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    11 months ago

    Nearly all containers (glass or plastic) need to have their label removed to recycle properly. And you must rinse them out, too.

    Some can be recycled with the label on, but only if the plastic used is the type that can be recycled. Confusing and frustrating, yes.

    The crappy thing is that some labels really don’t come off easily because they’ve been glued in place… those are awful to recycle because it requires quite a bit of extra effort, soaking, adhesive remover, etc… 😂

    • skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de
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      11 months ago

      And you must rinse them out, too.

      This step right here has to end. Recycling facilities should have cycling filtered graywater loops to do the rinsing. Using clean drinking water to rinse out containers is an absolute waste.