Recycled Plastic in Food and Beverage Packaging
In addition to recycling’s proven inability to keep up with the volume of plastic waste produced, using recycled plastic in food and beverage packaging poses possible health risks.
Why Black Plastic Is Bad News
Black plastics are rarely recycled due to limitations in recycling facilities. But that’s not the only problem, black plastics can contain unregulated amounts of toxic chemicals including heavy metals and flame retardants.