Although I've been a dedicated recycler for years, I'm glad to read this. It confirms an impression I had already received from various other sources, that the primary value is separating out metals (especially aluminum) and paper -- actually I didn't know that recycling paper made such a big difference -- and plastics are secondary.
Is it worth rinsing plastic to recycle it? I've wondered about this. Sounds like it probably isn't unless it takes only a small amount of rinsing.
Is it worth rinsing plastic to recycle it? I've wondered about this. Sounds like it probably isn't unless it takes only a small amount of rinsing.