REcycling vs. Upcycling: Recycling, Down-cycling and Upcycling are three different things.
REcycling is complicated because there are so many types of plastics and materials to consider. Recycling is like making new aluminum or glass containers into new ones.
Down-cycling is making something of a lesser quality, like making plant containers out of use plastic. A plastic bottle can never be made into another plastic bottle. Read more about recycling plastics here.
Upcycling is making something better than it was. REmake damaged clothing into something new or REpurpose glass jars for storage, crafts or gifting. Find uses for Obtainium, used materials that can be obtained for REpurposing.
What CAN be recycled in North Tahoe?
- Plastics #1 & 2
- Paper
- Glass
- Aluminum
- Tin cans
- Cardboard
Clean and empty materials only. That means no liquid or food residue in your containers. Visit Keep Truckee Green’s Recycling Services page to learn more.
About Plastics: There are 7 types of plastic, but only plastic types #1 and #2 are accepted for recycling in most communities.
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