Milk Jugs Put in Recycling Cart/Bin Empty jugs before placing in the recycling cart (no need to rinse). Plastic caps can stay on plastic jugs. Don’t Crush Plastic Crushing items may save space, but it makes it harder for optical sorting technology to properly sort plastic items. Help plastic recyclables get sorted correctly by leaving them in their original shape. Ways to Reuse Make a Handy Scoop With its convenient handle, a milk jug makes a great scoop for gardening, dog food, or for the kids’ sandbox. Just cut the bottom off with a pair of scissors. Did You Know? Most Eco-Friendly Milk Container? Plastic or Glass, Not the Carton Glass is often considered the most eco-friendly milk container because it’s the easiest to reuse and it is endlessly recyclable, but its ingredients aren’t renewable and it’s heavy to transport. Plastic is easily recycled (although recovery rates are lower than they should be), but it often winds up being downcycled, which means it’s turned into products that can’t be recycled. Cartons never come out on top, because they’re not easily recyclable and frequently end up in the landfill. Read more on Slate.com. How To Make a Milk Gallon Sandwich Holder
