6 false myths about plastic

Hundreds of news related to plastic are written every day, so we receive a lot of information that is not always completely true.

Especially regarding its recycling there is still a lot of confusion.

In today’s article we talk about 6 completely false myths about plastic.

1. Recycled plastic is not valid for food products

Not all recycled plastics can be used for food packaging.

But there are some from plants authorized by the European Union and that comply with all food safety measures.

Therefore, they are completely safe to use for this purpose.

2. Plastic bags cannot be recycled

This is one of the most widespread myths and it is totally false.

In fact, the bags are very easy to recycle and we must always deposit them in the yellow container.

3. In Spain it is not recycled

Nothing is further from reality.

In Spain we are very aware of recycling, in fact in 2018, our country was the second European country that recycled the most plastic.

4. Only rigid plastic containers can be thrown into the yellow container.

In the yellow container we can deposit many objects that we use at the end of the day, from bottles, through bags, cartons of milk and juice, cans, metal containers, films or caps.

5. Plastic can be toxic

Plastic is not toxic by ingestion, in fact it is used to package food products as we indicated before.

Cosmetic products, toys, medicines … that is, they are biocompatible.

Its composition is subject to the sanitary controls stipulated by law to guarantee that it can be used without any problem.

6. Recycling is not going to change things

This is perhaps the most false of myths.

The small gestures that we carry out every day and that cost us nothing.

Separating our waste and throwing it into the corresponding container is a great step for all of us to help take care of the environment.

If we also incorporate simple actions such as reusing products, using a sustainable means of transport or consuming in a more responsible way into our daily routine, we will directly contribute to taking care of our planet.

Join the change and do your bit to take care of and protect the environment.