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What You’re Throwing Away Wrong | Leicester News
Snacking on crisps? Think twice before tossing those bags in the recycling. The UK throws away six billion of them yearly—way more than you’d imagine—and most bins can’t handle them. Those metallic layers and plastic films? They wreck recycling systems. Same goes for handheld fans packed with lithium batteries—landfill’s not the answer, e-waste is. Plastic bottles? Rinse ‘em, empty ‘em, recycle if you can. Ice cream tubs and juice cartons? Check your local rules—they’re tricky, often multi-layered, and food residue ruins the whole batch. Recycling isn’t just about sorting—it’s about doing it…
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