Can 纸 Cups be Recycled?
Did you order a milkshake to-go and get it in a paper cup? What about your morning coffee or tea?
纸 cups are a convenient everyday item, but you might be wondering, can paper cups be recycled?
Let’s explore the facts about paper cup recycling.
纸 Mills Can Recycle 纸 Cups
Yes, paper cups are recyclable. 纸 mills want the fiber in a paper cup back to recycle it.
大约有 40 mills across North America that recycle paper cups. 的 technology and infrastructure needed to increase paper cup recycling collection are rapidly developing.
Major Cities Coast-to-Coast Accept 纸 Cups
几个城市 accept paper cups in their recycling programs. 的 list of cities includes:
- 纽约市
- 西雅图
- 旧金山
- 华盛顿特区.C.
- 芝加哥
- 丹佛
- 亚特兰大
- 底特律
和更多的! 的 list of communities that accept paper cups for recycling continues to grow.
Check your local recycling rules to see if paper cups are accepted in your area.
Working Together to Increase 纸 Cup 回收 Access
十大菠菜软件 is a member of the 纸 Cup Alliance (PCA). 的 PCA was formed in 2018 and works to increase paper cup recycling 在美国.S. by:
- Expanding 回收 Programs: Collaborate with cities and recycling facilities to expand access to paper cup recycling.
- Understanding 纸 Cup 回收: Collaborate with mills and industry stakeholders to examine if and how paper cups can be repulped.
- Raising Awareness: Educate about the recyclability of paper cups.
PCA continues to work with mills to determine if they can successfully recycle paper cups.
