What percentage of packaged products from your favourite brands do you think are recyclable? ? ⠀ ⠀ A recent survey carried out by @whichuk found that the majority are non recyclable. With that being said, there are plenty of other options to choose from that are easy to recycle. ⠀ ⠀ But what to do if they're not clearly labelled, you ask..? ⠀ ⠀ That's where Scrapp comes in handy. We've put together six random products from our weekly shop and EXPLODED them into each component to show you how to dispose of them easily. ⠀ ⠀ Make sure to check out the tips below each product as these can make all the difference.⠀ ⠀ Which products would you like us to cover next? Send us a message and we might just feature them in our next episode.✌️
Recycling aluminium is quite literally rocket science. ? ⠀ In this feature of behind the scenes, we reveal how our old aluminum cans and tins get recycled. We've simplified the process for you all into 6 easy steps and have also thrown in some fun facts towards the end... swipe to discover the year of the first aluminium-canned beverage! ⠀ A key point to remember is that recycled aluminium uses 95% less energy than extracting and processing the raw materials. So for every can that you recycle you're significantly reducing your carbon footprint. ?♻️ ⠀ Reminder: your efforts count and they do make an impact as long as you're recycling correctly.⠀ ⠀ Let us know if you found this insightful or interesting and if you would like more content from us like this. Happy Friday and have a great weekend everyone.✌️
To celebrate Recycle Week 2020 we’ve teamed up with @recyclenow_uk to showcase easy tips towards a more sustainable lifestyle ♻️⠀ ⠀ Let us know in the comments section below which sustainable habit(s) are your favourite. We challenge each of you to pick one new habit to start this week and to let us know how you get on. ⠀ ⠀ Send us a photo of you completing your new habit during this week and we’ll share it to our page ? ⠀ ⠀ Also complete our survey (link in bio) for a chance to win some Scrapp Merchandise. Winners are announced on the 16th October. ?
Nearly one million plastic beverage bottles are sold every minute around the world.⠀ ⠀ Sure, we all need to stay hydrated - after all, over half of our bodies is water. But one simple habit to reduce the plastic in your life is to get your own reusable bottle and fill it up during the day whilst you’re out and about. ✅⠀ ⠀ There are many strange myths about tap water, and plenty of bottled brands try to get us to think that bottled water is somehow better for us. But studies in the UK have revealed that this is not the case. ?⠀ ⠀ We know you guys like us to put these changes into context for you. So here it is: switching to a reusable bottle could help you to save 40kg of CO2 per year - that’s enough to offset 100 miles in a car! ? ⠀ ⠀ *Let’s get started today*⠀ ⠀ But keep safe. Reusable bottles should not shared with others to reduce risks associated with spreading nasties. If bottled water is the only potable option where you are, then safety first. ⠀ ⠀ Keep your eyes peeled for our next post with more information on this.
When cartons, as we know them, were first introduced in 1961 they changed the ???????? ????????? game. ⚡️ They enabled storage without refrigeration, were far lighter and also easier to stack than glass alternatives. Altogether reducing the costs and energy demands associated with storage and transportation. All good stuff right? After taking a closer look, we found that cartons are made from layers of ?????, ??????? and ????????? ????. And whilst these materials themselves are recyclable, the process of bonding them together makes them difficult to separate and process. The latest data available suggests that around a ????? ?? ???????? ?? ??? ?? ????? ???'? ?????? ??????? as part of their kerbside collection. That is why it is so important to get to know what your local authorities collect and if in doubt, bin it. ? Don't wish-cycle: putting something in the recycling and assuming it will be recycled. This is one of the biggest causes of contamination in recycling streams today. Thank you ♻️
It’s Friday - so why not have some fun? ? ⠀ Introducing the first round of our brand new recycling quiz - SORT IT. ? In this first episode the spotlight is on plastics, but fear not, we’ll be covering other categories too. Our aim is to give you guys the opportunity to test your knowledge regarding what is and isn’t recyclable and also introduce the concept of separation. ⠀ Taking that extra second to think about how you’re separating your waste is key as the products we buy are often found wrapped in all sorts of different materials. The tricky part comes when some of these materials are recyclable, but some of them are not. The reality is that when we mix what we think is recyclable with what is definitely not recyclable we contaminate the waste stream - meaning none of it can be recycled - and our efforts are wasted. So swipe along to give it a go! ♻️ ⠀ Side note: The latest chapter of the Scrapp Book (quarterly newsletter) is being sent out very soon. If you would like to be part of the community and hear what’s going on behind the scenes we invite you to follow the link in our bio to sign up asap.
In this post we address why separating glass is key to unlocking effective recycling. ?? ⠀ ⠀ Recycling as an industry only works if it is done correctly and costs less than landfill disposal. When recyclable goods are mixed together - not just contaminated with non recyclables - processing becomes difficult, the quality is reduced and the sorted materials decrease in value. ?⠀ ⠀ But it’s not all doom and gloom. ? ⠀ ⠀ When recycled correctly, one glass bottle provides the equivalent carbon savings to power a 100 Watt bulb for four hours! ? ⠀ ⠀ Remember, it’s our job as consumers to make sure we do everything we can regardless of the recycling stream accessible to us. That means making use of your nearest glass deposit centre, or separating glass in line with your local recycling guidance to give it the best chance of being recycled correctly. ♻️? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
As shoppers, we face plenty of recycling symbols when it comes to disposing of our products. In this post we review 8 of the most common symbols found on packaging labels and reveal what they really mean. It is popular belief that the consumer industry uses these types of symbols to 'greenwash' us. ???????????? ?? ???? ? ??????? ?? ???????????? ???? ??????????? ???????? ???????? ?? ??????? ????????? ??? ?????? ?? ??? ????? ??? ???????? ???? ??????????????? ????????? ??????. In this case, it is easy to misinterpret that products or packaging featuring these symbols are recyclable. But as informed recyclers, and members of the Scrapp Community, it is our job to see past this smokescreen by cleaning up on the facts, and sharing our knowledge with others around us too. Because it's far more satisfying ??????? you got it right, than ?????? you got it right. Remember this: 1. Just because a symbol looks like it says recyclable, doesn't mean it is. 2. Just because a product can be recycled, doesn't mean it can be recycled in your area. 3. Compostable materials are not recyclable. ?? ?? ????? - ?????. It only takes a few seconds.
Ever wondered what that triangle-shaped symbol on the bottom of your packaging meant? In this post we reveal that the number inside that symbol actually relates to the type of plastic that the packaging is made from. Here’s what’s worth remembering... Types 1 and 2 are always recyclable. Type 5 (*PP) is sometimes recyclable, but not always - so it’s a good idea to check locally. Types 3,4,6, and 7 are not recyclable. So don’t put these in your recycling bin as they could end up undoing all your hard work. We’ve tried to explain it as simply as possible, but we all make mistakes sometimes, right? That’s why we made the Scrapp App. You can scan any product, and using our AI technology, we’ll tell you if its recyclable or not. It couldn’t be easier! Want to be one of the first to hear when it’s ready? Join our newsletter group - link in bio.
⠀ Ever wonder what lives longer: a Toothbrush, a Redwood Tree, or the common Turtle? Swipe along to find out. ?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Because plastic is essentially indestructible, that means nearly every single toothbrush made since the 1930s is still out there in the world somewhere, living on as a piece of trash. ??⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Here's three things you can do to be part of the solution?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 1. Try out bamboo brushes - and dispose of them correctly! @bambooswitch ⠀ 2. Choose a brush with a reusable handle.⠀ ⠀ 3. Share this post, and keep that follow button checked for more wholesome content. ♻️
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