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1. Where do paper towels go? (General waste)
Explanation: If you've used paper towels to clean up food spills, they go in the food waste. If they're used for drying hands or cleaning, they belong in the general waste.
2. Where do disposable paper cups go? (General waste)
Explanation: Many disposable paper cups have a thin plastic lining, so they should be placed in the general waste. If a cup is marked for recycling with paper and cardboard, ensure it's completely empty and clean before recycling.
3. Where do soup containers go? (General waste)
Explanation: Although some soup containers claim to be biodegradable, they should be placed in the general waste. This is because biodegrading them requires specialised equipment not available at most waste processing facilities.
4. Where do used snus pouches go? (Plastic packaging)
Explanation: The adhesive in snus pouches contains plastic, so they should be put in the general waste. If you discard them in nature or flush them down the toilet, they could eventually turn into microplastics in the ocean.
5. Where do drink cartons go? (Paper and cardboard)
Explanation: Although drink cartons are made from mixed materials, they can be recycled with paper and cardboard. You can leave the cap on, as the plastic or aluminium lining and cap are separated during the recycling process.
6. Where do cheese spread tubes go? (Glass and metal packaging)
Explanation: The tube is ready for recycling once you’ve squeezed out as much as possible. Recycle the cap with plastic packaging. Did you know that metal packaging can be endlessly recycled?
7. Where do mackerel cans go? (Glass and metal packaging)
Explanation: The can is ready for recycling once it’s free of food residues; a thin layer of oil is fine. Rinse it with cold water and shake it dry before recycling.
8. Where do pizza boxes go? (Paper and cardboard)
Explanation: Remove any leftover food before recycling. A few grease stains are fine. If there are a lot of food residues that you can't get off, put it in the general waste.
9. Where do yogurt pots go? (Plastic packaging)
Explanation: The plastic can be recycled once it's free of any food or product residues.
10. Where do batteries go? (Electronic waste and batteries)
Explanation: Throwing batteries in the general waste can cause fires. Always dispose of them in the right bin and tape the terminals to prevent any fire hazards.
11. Where does chewing gum go? (General waste)
Explanation: Although you chew it, gum isn’t food. Most chewing gums contain plastic, so they should be thrown in the general waste.