How to Find Out What Recycled Products Are Made Into

Ever wonder where your recycled items go after you've deposited them? Have you ever wondered what your recycled products get turned into? You'll find out here.

Instructions

1. When products are recycled, it can be difficult to see what they will turn into once they leave your doorstep. That glass bottle you just threw away? You're now driving on it! Much of our glass is turned into road asphalt. And those plastic water bottles you threw away after your last workout? They're recycled into shoelaces and diaper bags!

2. Tires are one of the most versatile recyclables. You'll find them in asphalt mixtures, handbags, and the mousepad under your hand! Those old cassette tapes you threw out from your high school years will be turned into the gel pens you write with. Your old vinyl records will be recycled into your child's new iPod case.

3. Newspapers are ofen turned into wallets, combs and pencils. Those old computer circuit boards are turned into picture frames and clocks. And bicycle parts are often turned into CD racks and bottle openers! Your old phone book will be turned into home insulation and animal bedding. But the most bizarre thing you've ever heard? Your old jeans might become home insulation for you!

Resources

• What Happens to Your Recyclables?