ELI5 Recycling - wrong thing in the recycle bin, what happens next?
What happens when you put the wrong thing in the recycle bin? Why are some plastics recyclable and others not? How does aluminum get separated using magnets if it's not a ferrous metal? ... We explain like i'm five! Help more people fund...
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
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What happens when you put the wrong thing in the recycle bin? Why are some plastics recyclable and others not? How does aluminum get separated using magnets if it's not a ferrous metal?
... We explain like i'm five!
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