Ask Umbra: Is it OK to recycle bottles that have been full of chemicals?

Grist
By Greg HanscomApr 3, 2014, 6:57 am39 pts
Q. Is it safe to recycle plastic jugs that previously held toxic substances? Would the residue from a bottle of automotive antifreeze or household cleaner transfer to next plastic product after recycling? I’ve thought about washing out the bottles before recycling, but I don’t really want to put this into…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

PHYSorg

UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen 128

Surprising giant DNA discovery may be linked to gum disease and cancer

ScienceDaily

Surprising giant DNA discovery may be linked to gum disease and cancer 127

The sweetpotato’s DNA turned out stranger than anyone expected

ScienceDaily

The sweetpotato’s DNA turned out stranger than anyone expected 119

Philippine President’s Commuter Ride Into the Future: The Love Bus Returns

CleanTechnica

Philippine President’s Commuter Ride Into the Future: The Love Bus Returns 118

California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in cookware and household products

EHN

California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in cookware and household products 116

No one knows what these strange larvae grow into

ScienceDaily

No one knows what these strange larvae grow into 115

150-million-year-old teeth expose dinosaurs’ secret diets

ScienceDaily

150-million-year-old teeth expose dinosaurs’ secret diets 114

VW ID. Polo For 25,000 Euros? (Video)

CleanTechnica

VW ID. Polo For 25,000 Euros? (Video) 111

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

Capitalism at a Crossroads: Profit &…

Capitalism at a Crossroads: Profit & Public Purpose in Clean Energy

Trump Waves Good-Bye To Offshore Wind…

Trump Waves Good-Bye To Offshore Wind Jobs, Hello To Glitzy New Ballroom

US taxpayers will pay billions in new…

US taxpayers will pay billions in new fossil fuel subsidies thanks to the Big…

Riding the High From Data Centers, the…

Riding the High From Data Centers, the Grid Cannot Kick Its Gas Habit

In the Midst of Florida’s Insurance…

In the Midst of Florida’s Insurance Crisis, What Recourse Do Residents Have?

A Rural Ohio County Embarks on a Project…

A Rural Ohio County Embarks on a Project to Prepare for Worsening Floods

A New Chapter for Environmental Justice

A New Chapter for Environmental Justice

The Solar Empire Strikes Back!

The Solar Empire Strikes Back!

Why Electrifying Motorcycles In India Is…

Why Electrifying Motorcycles In India Is Important

Why Can’t The US Learn To Love Clean…

Why Can’t The US Learn To Love Clean Food?