So, What Can We Actually Do About Snack Bag Recycling? (2)
Snack bags—technically classified as “recyclable waste.” But are they really recyclable? If you’ve read my previous post, you already know the harsh reality: snack bags are one of the least recyclable packaging types. So what can we do about it? Let’s explore the most common ideas people suggest. Rinse and Recycle—A Solution or a Waste of Time? First, rinsing and recycling. Some believe that if you rinse out snack bags before throwing them away, they have a better chance of being recycled. That sounds logical at first, but let’s take a closer look. Rinsing wastes water, it takes time and effort, and most importantly, even if you clean them perfectly, they still won’t be recycled. Be honest—how many people in the world actually wash their snack bags before throwing them away? Probably fewer than ten in a million. Even if someone does, it doesn’t change the outcome. In the end, they still end up in landfills or incinerators. Washing snack bags is nothing more than a false hope. It m...