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The triangle indicates the type of plastic it is, not that it is always recyclable. Furthermore, there may not be an active recycling market for that type of plastic, and it ends up being tossed ...

“Often, berry or salad plastic containers or others say ‘check locally,’ ” she said. “It’s frustrating, and I don’t bother (recycling them).” Around the world, the triangle-shaped ...