Plastic Easter eggs, often made from recyclable polypropylene (#5), are not suitable for curbside recycling due to their size and potential to jam sorting machines. Many eggs are also composed of mixed plastics or have components that complicate recycling. The best sustainable option is to reuse the eggs in various creative ways. If reuse is impractical, alternatives like TerraCycle offer mail-in recycling for hard-to-recycle items, albeit at a cost.
Although many municipal recycling programs accept #5 plastic, plastic Easter eggs often fall through the cracks-literally. Their small size and light weight make them likely to fly into and jam sorting machinery at recycling facilities, the leading cause of worker injuries.
These eggs are perfect for reuse and can last for years if cared for. Here are a few fun and sustainable ideas for keeping them in use.
While not cheap, the Terracycle service lets you mail in a wide range of hard-to-recycle materials through a pre-paid mail-in service.
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