GO GREEN PROJECT
For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:16-17
What to recycle and what not!
Please place all your recyclable items, as indicated below, in a bag and bring to church each Sunday and place at our drop-off point outside the church entrance.
| Type |
Description |
Examples |
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PET |
Polyethylene Terephthalate Water, fizzy drinks, some detergent, juice bottles, energy drinks |
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PE-HD |
High Density Polyethylene Most detergents, milk, shampoo's etc, grocery bag, fruit and veg clear bags |
 |
PVC |
Polyvinyl Chloride Very little available – NOT recyclable in PE currently |
 |
PE-LD |
Low Density Polyethylene Film type plastic e.g. sliced bread, frozen veg, milk bags, plastic new appliances wrapped in, some bottle tops, etc. |
 |
PP |
Polypropylene Ice-cream containers, some yoghurt/marg/feta, Tupperware, etc |
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PS |
Polystyrene Must be rinsed |
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Other |
Depending what it is, but generally NOT recyclable |
PLASTIC
Look for the identification triangle (normally found at the bottom of item)
Please note: Items that are not numbered or is either a (3) or a (7) should be placed in your normal waste bin until a suitable recycling solution has been found.
Plastic NON- recyclable (not suitable)
Cling wrap and chocolate wrappers (not actually plastic) and pallet wrap, chips packets, sticky tape.
GLASS
Wine and beer bottles
Container Bottles & Jars such as jam, sauces, etc. (rinse bottles and lids – can leave lids on)
Glass not recyclable: Any ceramics, porcelain or china, Pyrex drinking glasses, window panes.
METAL
Cooldrink and beer tins – can be crushed
Food tins (rinse tins and lids)
Empty Aerosol cans
Aluminium foil, clean aliminium food containers such a pie plates, etc.
TETRAPAK
Juice boxes
Long life milk containers
Other NONE recyclable
Sweet papers and chip packets; cling wrap, batteries, light bulbs, organic materials and waste, cellophane, nappies etc.
YOU CAN FURTHER ASSIST US IN THE FOLLOW WAYS:
Unscrewing the lids of PET bottles
Flatten all TetraPak and cardboard boxes
Please rinse
Yoghurt
ice cream containers
polystyrene meat trays
food tins, etc.
(This also ensures that you recycle bin at home does not smell)
THANK YOU for your support to our community and the environment!