See if a fabric, material or textile is recyclable or non recyclable.
See the status of materials like glass, plastic, paper, and more.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Recyclable Materials

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Aluminum is RECYCLABLE.
Batteries are RECYCLABLE.
Beer Bottles are RECYCLABLE.
Biodegradable Waste is RECYCLABLE *for composting only.
Bottles are RECYCLABLE.
Cans are RECYCLABLE.
Cardboard is RECYCLABLE.
Cardboard Boxes are RECYCLABLE.
Cereal/Snack Boxes are RECYCLABLE.
Cleaning Products may be RECYCLABLE. Be sure to check the packaging label.
Electronics are RECYCLABLE.
Egg Cartons made from cardboard are RECYCLABLE.
Food Waste is RECYCLABLE. However, this includes composting only.
Food Containers are RECYCLABLE.
Garden Waste is RECYCLABLE. However, this includes composting only.
Glass is RECYCLABLE.
Jars are RECYCLABLE.
Liquor Bottles are RECYCLABLE.
Mail is RECYCLABLE.
Magazines are RECYCLABLE.
Newspapers are RECYCLABLE.
Office Paper is RECYCLABLE.
Paper is RECYCLABLE.
Phonebooks are RECYCLABLE.
Plastic Bottles are RECYCLABLE. Nevertheless, you should avoid consuming whenever possible.
Plastic Containers are RECYCLABLE. Nevertheless, you should avoid consuming whenever possible.
Soft Drink Bottles are RECYCLABLE. Nevertheless, you should avoid consuming whenever possible.
Steel Cans are RECYCLABLE.
Textiles are RECYCLABLE.
Tins are RECYCLABLE.
Tires are RECYCLABLE.
Wine Bottles are RECYCLABLE.

Non-Recyclable Materials

_{Some countries have recycling incentive systems that charge extra for packaging up front to encourage customers to return empty bottles and cans to receive reimbursement.
-Known as the German ‘Pfand’ System}

Aerosol Cans are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Broken Glass is NOT RECYCLABLE.
Bubble Wrap is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Cardboard that is grease or oil soaked (like pizza boxes) are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Ceramic or Oven-Safe Serving Pieces are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Cleaning Products may be NOT RECYCLABLE. Be sure to check packaging labels.
Clothes Hangers (plastic, wood or metal) are NOT RECYCLABLE.

Disposable Straws are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Drinking Cups made from styrofoam are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Egg Cartons made from styrofoam are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Eyeglasses are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Fast Food packaging is NOT RECYCLABLE.
Fluorescent Light Tubes are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Glass that is broken or sharp is NOT RECYCLABLE.
Hard Cover Books are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Lightbulbs are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Mattresses are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Medical Waste is NOT RECYCLABLE.
Mirrors are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Needles are NOT RECYCLABLE since they are classified as biohazards.
Packaging Peanuts are NOT RECYCLABLE.
Prescription Containers are NOT RECYCLABLE since they are classified as biohazards.
Plastic Bags are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Grocery Bags are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Shopping Bags are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Shower Curtains are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Shower Liners are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.

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Plastic Stretch Wrap is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Straws are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Syringes (since they are classified as biohazards) are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic Utensils are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic #5 is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Plastic #6 is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Polypropylene is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Polystyrene Containers are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Saran Wrap is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Soiled Paper products are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Straws are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Styrofoam is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Take-Out containers (or any food soiled containers) are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Treated Wood is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Vases are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Wax Boxes are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Waxed Paper is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Wax Cartons are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Windows are NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.
Wood treated with any kind of finish is NOT RECYCLABLE. Avoid buying whenever possible.

Sources:

What Is Recycling & What to Recycle | Waste Management
What Do Your Recyclables Become? – Maine.gov
Recycling Basics | US EPA
What Can and Can’t be Recycled – NetWaste

Adriane Marie

Grocery Guru, Material Maven, Conscious Consumer Connoisseur. I organize ethical info for us to comprehensively see how purchases impact people, animals and the planet. I hope you find HEALabel helpful! Use it for personal and global improvement and empowerment.