Uses for recycled materials

Before throwing out recyclables, have a look at what can be done with them. Recycling gives them a second life, helps save water and energy and makes our planet healthier!

Metal, Plastic, Fiber

Plastic can be used to make:

  • garden furniture;
  • synthetic fleece clothing;
  • flower boxes;
  • urban furniture;
  • rainboots.

Glass is used to make:

  • containers (bottles, pots, glasses);
  • insulating fibreglass materials;
  • aggregates for various uses;
  • glass microballs for reflective paint or for abrasives.

Cardboard is used to make:

  • cardboard boxes (corrugated cardboard);
  • brown paper grocery bags;
  • construction materials.

Metal can be used to make:

  • engine parts;
  • food tins;
  • nails;
  • cans;
  • wrapping paper.

Paper is used to make:

  • flat and corrugated cardboard;
  • paper for domestic and sanitary uses;
  • moulded pulp containers like egg cartons;
  • fruit dividers;
  • pet litter.