Do you mean that only 5% of the plastic is recyclable and the other stuff is not? I bet there are lots of people who "recycle plastic" who are unaware that everything but #1 and #2 should just go in the garbage.
That is the fact. I always wonder why the container makers make the recycle number so small I need a magnifier to read sometimes.
I wonder why they put a recycle number on there in the first place if it's not really. It's kinda misleading.
Number 5 is also recyclable. Dunno about the sand though. I haven’t really read anything other than what is here but how about volcanic rock? Can it not be crushed or is it already being utilized?
I did do just a little digging (pardon the pun) and did find that they’re exploring the use of Graphine in construction concrete which replaces nearly 70% of the normal use of sand and it’s binding capabilities are far greater and much stronger.
Good question. I saw one yesterday with the triangle but no number. No number means it does not get recycled. I don't buy bottled water but I wonder with all the bottles in stores how many have the "1 or "2" numbers on them.
The news today had a feature on a young couple for Louisiana that had started a glass recycling business that has exploded. They can even grind it to the texture of talcum powder. Great success story.