Classification of recyclable materials for environmentally friendly packaging

Recyclable materials for environmentally friendly packaging mainly include waste paper, plastics, glass, metals, and textiles, with specific classifications and characteristics as follows:

1.Waste paper

This includes newspapers, magazines, office paper, and cardboard boxes, but tissues and toilet paper are not recyclable due to their high water solubility. After recycling, they can be made into recycled paper or pulp molds for packaging.

2. Plastic

Plastic items, including plastic bottles, plastic bags, and plastic tableware, must be thoroughly cleaned before disposal. PET bottles are categorized by their properties, such as ordinary pressure-resistant bottles and heat-resistant bottles, and must meet lightweight index requirements.

3.Glass

Glass items, including beverage bottles, wine bottles, and broken glass, must have their caps and labels removed and be washed. Colorless, green, and brown glass are recycled according to their color.

3. Metal items

Including aluminum cans, metal cans, nails, etc. Sharp objects must be wrapped before disposal. They will be recycled through remelting.

4.Textile items

Including used clothing, towels, bed sheets, etc., must be securely bundled before disposal. They can be donated or recycled.