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# [Why recycle?](https://blog.weaction.online/blog/why-recycle)

 Written by [Fatima Rama](https://blog.weaction.online/blog/author/fatima-rama) | 03/05/2019 12:32:42 AM

**Did you know that recycling can save energy, conserves natural resources and reduces the amount of waste going to landfill?**

Before you throw it away, can you reuse it? Not sure if it can be recycled? **Check the list below and help the environment!**

**What can be recycled?**

- Aluminium cans
- Aluminium foil (food scraped off)
- Aluminium trays (food scraped off)
- Cardboard boxes
- Cardboard roll (e.g. paper towel or plastic film)
- Detergent bottles
- Glass & plastic bottles
- Ice cream containers
- Pizza boxes (cheese scraped off)
- Plastic bottle tops and lids
- Plastic cups
- Plastic trays

**The recycle bin is not for:**

- Bubble wrap
- Candy wrapping paper
- Ceramic plates/bowls
- Drinking glasses
- Foam packaging
- Soft plastic / Plastic bag
- Paper plates
- Tissues or Napkins
- Batteries

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