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What do you know about recyclable containers in Alberta, as well as the different benefits recycling provides?
There are all sorts of benefits of recyclable containers. Not only do they help prevent pollution, but they also save energy and promote a greener environment.
There are many different types of containers that you can recycle in Alberta. Here’s what you need to know about them.
In Alberta, beverage containers holding 1L or less allow a 10 cent deposit per container, while beverage containers that hold over 1L equal a 25 cent deposit.
The revenue recycling fee for recyclable containers in Alberta supports the costs of collection, transportation, handling, and processing of recyclable containers. Fees differ from container to container because the price and cost to process each container vary based on the material type.
Recyclable containers maintain and preserve a clean environment by preventing pollution. In addition, when we return recyclable containers, we save energy and reduce the demand for raw materials.
Recycling beverage containers turns them into fibreglass, clothing, carpeting, and more. Here are just a few of the materials that recyclable containers can turn into.
Aluminum Cans
When you recycle aluminum cans, they go through a 60-day process which turns them into brand new aluminum cans.
Clear Plastic Containers
Clear PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers turn into pellets or flakes, which manufacturers use to create new clothing or food-grade beverage containers.
Coloured Plastic Containers
Coloured plastic containers turn into pellets or flakes to create non-food plastic products.
Glass Containers
In Alberta, recycling facilities crush glass containers into tiny little glass beads. Next, machines spin these glass beads into skinny strings, which then turn into fibreglass insulation.
In other areas around the world, facilities add glass to street painting, which helps make it much more reflective.
Tetra Brik Containers
Tetra Brik containers are a part of the Polycoat group. Paper, aluminum, and plastic make up these types of containers. When separating the three different types of material, each container must go through a hydro-pulping process.
Gable Top Cartons
Recycling facilities separate Gable Top cartons into two different material types: paper and plastic. When recycling these products, the container goes through a hydro-pulping process, turning 90% of the paper into various products, including toilet paper, writing paper, and more.
Bi-Metal Beverage Containers
Bi-Metal beverage containers turn into car parts, grinding rods for mining, construction rebar, and more.
There are many different benefits to recycling beverage containers. Here are just a few of them.
here are many ways recycling helps protect the environment. It also saves energy and creates a healthier living environment. In addition to the above, recycling reduces the need to harvest or extract raw materials from the earth. As an essential service, your local bottle depot is doing what it can to ensure the health and safety of both the community and the environment.
Recycling is critical to ensure the health of our planet. When you organize recycling, you are helping to reduce the amount of waste produced every day.
If you are looking for the best way to get rid of your recycling, or if you want to learn more about recyclable containers, you can visit us here or get in contact with us here.
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