“Recycle” By Mail Is Not the Solution You Think It Is
At first glance, collecting and mailing back “hard-to-recycle” plastic packaging may seem like a good solution. Unfortunately, these for-profit programs are just another distraction from the real issue: plastic packaging that is not designed with sustainable disposal, recycling, reuse or taxpayer costs in mind.
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.