#recyclinglabel — Public Fediverse posts

The chasing arrows symbol on plastic products may get tossed in the trash. The symbol, which indicates the type of plastic resin used, is often mistaken for a sign of recyclability. However, many plastic products with the symbol are not recyclable or are rarely recycled. A new bill in Congress aims to replace the symbol with a clear label that shows whether the product is recyclable, compostable or trash. #plasticrecycling #chasingarrows #recyclinglabel https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chasing-arrows-plastic-recycling-symbol-may-get-tossed-in-the-trash/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes