Plastic bags

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Can I recycle Plastic bags?

This unassuming material can be more dangerous than you'd think, as they can get sucked into machinery and cause damage or worse, shutdowns. Look for drop-off programs in your area!

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Repurpose plastic bags as garbage pail liners or pet waste bags.

This unassuming material can be more dangerous than you'd think, as they can get sucked into machinery and cause damage or worse, shutdowns. Look for drop-off programs in your area!Repurpose plastic bags as garbage pail liners or pet waste bags.

Plastic bags used by grocery stores, hardware stores and Walmart.

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