Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7000 gallons of water, 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil, enough energy to power a house for 6 months.
Soft plastic, such as clear plastic bags, bubble wrap, and wrappers, do not belong in regular recycling. However, these items can be recycled as long as they are collected and bagged separately from the rest of the recycling.
Dedicated bins are available at 1300 York Ave and the Belfer Research Building, where people can bring their collected plastic films to divert them from landfills.
What can go in the Plastic Film Recycling bin?
Soft, clear and translucent plastic:
- Clear plastic bags
- Clear wrappers
- Clear bubble wrap
- Ziploc bags
Where can I find a Plastic Film Recycling bin?
Belfer Research Building:
- Floor 2 (Cardboard Room).
- Floors 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 (by the freight elevators)
1300 York Ave:
- LC Basement (In front of elevators)
- Floor 2 (Outside F206)
Reach out to us at WCM-Sustainability@med.cornell.edu if you think your space could benefit from a plastic film recycling bin or if you have any questions.
(Please check Waste & Recycling for a complete list of what goes in the regular recycling bin.)
To recycle plastic films, look for bins with this sign:
