Plastic Bag Recycling

Plastic carrier bags are one of the most widespread non-biodegradable items in landfills and oceans across the world. We use carrier bags nearly every day – whether doing the weekly shop, packing up a takeaway, or receiving an online delivery. Recycling plastic bags is essential to reduce their negative environmental impact.

Plastic bag recycling in the UK is becoming more commonplace and there are various ways to dispose of them responsibly from your home or business. This could be ripped and worn out carrier bags used to carry many loads of shopping home, returned plastic bags to your shop by customers, or excess packaging. Recycling carrier bags is vital each time.

But what are they made of and how can you get rid of them safely? Understand how to get rid of your old, damaged, or unneeded plastic bags responsibly and sustainably anywhere in the UK from your household or business with this guide.