Can a pizza box be recycled?
Yes
No
It depends!
Staples, sticky notes and paper clips are okay to be recycled along with paper.
What is the difference between paperboard and corrugated cardboard?
Cardboard has three layers while paperboard only has one
Paperboard is made of recycled materials
Cardboard is only used for shipping and paperboard is only used in food packaging
Paperboard is thicker than cardboard
How much of the waste in the landfill is paper waste?
10%
25%
40%
54%
You should flatten your boxes before placing them in the recycling bin.
Which paper item can be recycled?
A paper coffee cup
An egg carton
A paper plate with some grease and cheese on it
A paper towel
Why is tissue paper harder to recycle?
It is made with low-grade paper
The paper is dyed
It has plastic in it
Recycling facilities can't separate it from other paper material
Stickers or labels must be removed from cardboard before it is recycled.
What should you do with cardboard juice and milk cartons?
Recycle them
Flatten them, then recycle them
Check with your local recycling center to make sure they accept them
Throw them away
Wrapping paper is always recyclable.
