Q. Can disposable items be recycled?

Answer

Disposable composite products, including laminations, are less likely to be recycled than those constructed from traditional materials. Landfills are the most common method of disposal due to their low cost. However, in 2004, legislation was enacted in thee European union prohibiting landfill disposals. To be used just once, most packages are disposable. Materials should be kept to a minimum in accordance with the waste hierarchy. Despite the fact that recycling rates are very low in many areas, many different types of packaging and materials are amenable to being recycled. As an example, in Chile, plastic recycling is at a dismal 1%. There has been an uptick in the reusing and recycling of packaging, yet all containers ultimately end up in landfills, incinerators, or compost piles.