When it’s time to replace a used container, that used container can be converted into something new, instead of more trash for a landfill. That’s good news all around.Ziploc ® brand containers are made from polypropylene and can be recycled in a limited (but growing number) of communities. When containers get reused, less trash ends up in landfills and less manufacturing energy is expended. We’ve designed all Ziploc ® brand containers to be used multiple times. You can also visit these key plastic recycling organizations for more information: TREX, Hilex and AERT. Composite lumber is used for fences, benchs, decks, door and window frames, and even playground equipment. The majority of recycled plastic bags become composite lumber. Toilet paper, napkin and paper-towel wraps.Just Drop ‘Em OffĬertain locations, like recycling centers and retail stores, have set up drop-offs for plastic bag recycling. Simply put, recycling protects the environment for children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Recycling conserves energy and natural resources, reduces pollution, and helps prevent landfills from filling up. The process of recycling uses far less energy than manufacturing with brand new raw materials. To learn more about recycling plastic bags, visit.

Your used Ziploc ® brand bags (clean and dry) go in the same bins as those plastic shopping bags. Really! Just look for the bin next time you’re at your local participating store. Yes, it’s true, Ziploc ® brand bags are recyclable.

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