Did you know that all #5 plastic food packaging is fully recyclable – but most isn’t recycled?
That’s why we created Drive For 5. Our program enables the collection of #5 plastic food containers, immediately diverting them from landfills and recycling the material to be reused.
Look for the #5 recyclable symbol on your plastic food packaging. These items can be recycled!
Where does my #5 plastic food packaging go now?
LANDFILL
The EPA estimates that while 75% of waste is recyclable, we only recycle 30%. This means lost reusable materials, increased waste, plus increased energy and resources needed to create new products.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
#5 plastic food containers are highly recyclable, yet very few find their way into the recycle bin. In some areas, sorting and infrastructure gaps limit the impact of curbside recycling efforts.
CONSUMER REUSE
#5 plastic packaging is dishwasher and microwave-safe, which makes it ideal for reuse. Once it reaches the end of its life cycle, it is also fully recyclable.
THERE’S ANOTHER OPTION — DRIVE FOR 5
Instead of becoming landfill waste, let’s turn that #5 food packaging into something new.
CLEAN and DRY #5 plastic food packaging can easily be collected and recycled into other products. This is the most eco-friendly option because it diverts reusable material from landfills and conserves resources.
Make an immediate impact with Drive For 5!
How the Drive For 5 program works:
Clean your used #5 food packaging in the top rack of your dishwasher.
Store your CLEAN and DRY #5 food packaging in a clear plastic trash bag.
Return these bags to your local collection site.
Your collected #5 packages will be recycled and put to use again!
How can you get involved?
Bring this program to your community – start a collection site today!
Find a site to drop off your CLEAN and DRY #5 plastic food packaging.
