Every day we produce various problematic waste and one of them is butter packaging. Where to throw this kind of waste? It may seem simple, but we often repeat errors. Find out what practices should be avoided.

The throwing of an empty packaging from butter into an incorrect container can significantly complicate the recycling process. In stores we can find butter in paper or plastic packaging. When separating this type of waste, the type of material used for product packaging should be taken into account.

Waste separation – throw the packaging from butter into a black container. Why?

One of our daily duties is to properly separate waste. Butter packaging can have different shapes and most often a rectangular, glossy leaf. At first glance, it might seem that they are made of paper, but in fact it is a multi -layer material that is not suitable for recycling. On the one hand is a layer of paper, but on the other hand is usually a layer of foil or plastic.

  • However, this type of packaging cannot be inserted into metal, plastic or paper containers, Because it is contaminated with grease and is not suitable for standard recycling. It should be inserted into mixed waste.

Plastic packaging of butter – where to throw them away? Choose the right container

Butter is often sold in plastic bathtubs.

  • You can throw them away to the yellow container for plastics and metals, If you get rid of food residues.

You do not have to wash them thoroughly, but it is recommended to remove as much butter as possible to prevent other waste.

Polluted packaging and recycling: what to remember

  • Heavily polluted packaging (especially greasy) depreciate recyclable waste – Better throw them into the mixed.
  • Glass and plastic packaging There is no need to wash into the gloss, no Remove food residues.
  • Packaging Press or shrinkto save space in the trash.

A second life for a butter cover? Definitely yes!

You can use plastic bathtubs:

  • as a freezer -freezing container,
  • to store buttons, screws or other small items,
  • as the basis for creative workshops,
  • for sowing or pre -growing young plants.

Where with the pan when it serves? Attention, a yellow container is not always a solution