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A guide to proper household waste sorting<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Paper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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They belong in a blue bin or paper bag:<\/h4>\n
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  • Newspapers<\/li>\n
  • Magazines<\/li>\n
  • advertising leaflets<\/li>\n
  • catalogues<\/li>\n
  • paper bags<\/li>\n
  • paper and cardboard packaging<\/li>\n
  • office paper<\/li>\n
  • envelopes<\/li>\n
  • Postcards<\/li>\n
  • letters<\/li>\n
  • workbooks<\/li>\n
  • cartons (cut into smaller pieces)<\/li>\n
  • toilet paper rolls<\/li>\n
  • paper egg wrappers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    They do not belong<\/strong>in a blue bin or paper bag:<\/h4>\n
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    • soiled paper<\/li>\n
    • wet paper<\/li>\n
    • greasy paper<\/li>\n
    • paper napkins<\/li>\n
    • used nappies and toiletries<\/li>\n
    • beverage carton packaging (e.g. packaging for dairy products, juices and other beverages)<\/li>\n
    • foil, cellophane<\/li>\n
    • wooden packaging<\/li>\n
    • books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Did you know...?<\/h3>\n

      Paper first appeared in China in the 14th century. It is a thin, smooth material produced by compacting fibres. It makes up about 20-25% of waste. Recycling 1 tonne of paper saves 17 trees. Paper can be recycled 5 to 7 times. It is labelled with graphic symbols using letters and numbers so we know what the packaging is. (corrugated, plain cardboard, cardboard). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Cartons<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Plastic, metal, or beverage cartons belong in a yellow bin or bag:<\/h4>\n
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      • non-returnable compressed plastic bottles<\/li>\n
      • bags and plastic bags<\/li>\n
      • household plastic packaging<\/li>\n
      • packaging for cosmetic products and pharmaceuticals<\/li>\n
      • yoghurt crucibles and lids<\/li>\n
      • non-returnable beverage cans<\/li>\n
      • canned food without food residues<\/li>\n
      • metal packaging<\/li>\n
      • aluminium foil<\/li>\n
      • closures for canned drinks<\/li>\n
      • beverage cartons (milk, juice...)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        Plastic, metal, or beverage cartons do not belong<\/strong>in a yellow bin or bag:<\/h4>\n
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        • soiled foils<\/li>\n
        • packaging with food residues<\/li>\n
        • packaging for chemicals, oils and paints<\/li>\n
        • floor coverings<\/li>\n
        • foam<\/li>\n
        • rubber<\/li>\n
        • leatherette<\/li>\n
        • Textiles<\/li>\n
        • plexiglass<\/li>\n
        • construction waste<\/li>\n
        • scrap metal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          Did you know...?<\/h3>\n

          Around 400 million tonnes of plastics are produced in the world every year, of which 10 million tonnes end up as waste in the oceans. Up to 50% of plastics are used once and then thrown away. Slovak households consume up to 300 microtene bags on average. The metals we collect along with plastics can be recycled indefinitely. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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          The following belong in a green container or glass bag:<\/h4>\n
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          • non-returnable glass bottles<\/li>\n
          • white and coloured clear glass<\/li>\n
          • glass jars<\/li>\n
          • Shards<\/li>\n
          • compote glasses<\/li>\n
          • glass containers for cosmetics, coffee and snacks without plastic lids<\/li>\n
          • vases<\/li>\n
          • bowls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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            They do not belong<\/strong>in a green bin or glass bag:<\/h4>\n
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            • dirty glass<\/li>\n
            • mirror<\/li>\n
            • glass with admixtures<\/li>\n
            • safety glass<\/li>\n
            • technical glass<\/li>\n
            • glass bottles of chemicals<\/li>\n
            • porcelain<\/li>\n
            • ceramics<\/li>\n
            • auto glass<\/li>\n
            • wire glass<\/li>\n
            • light bulbs<\/li>\n
            • plexiglass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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              Did you know...?<\/h3>\n

              Glass is a material that can be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality. Recycling glass saves primary raw materials and energy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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              Do not put in the sorted waste containers:<\/h4>\n
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              • non-combustible waste (building rubble, bricks, sand)<\/li>\n
              • hazardous waste (batteries, oils)<\/li>\n
              • bulky waste (refrigerators, furniture, plasterboard cores...)<\/li>\n
              • mixed municipal waste<\/li>\n
              • batteries<\/li>\n
              • oils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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