What does recycle mean?Recycle means using waste materials to manufacture other
products. Recycling materials like cans, glass, paper and cardboard means that these resources can be used to make new products.
What happens to the materials that I recycle?
The materials that you recycle are reprocessed into new products; for example, food and drinks cans are recycled into building materials, car parts or new cans. Visit the recycle section of the Waste Aware Scotland website to view interactive recycling journeys for most common recyclates.
How can I start recycling on campus?
The Campus Recycling Directory lists hundred of private and public sector organisations that can provide recycling and reuse services for universities and colleges. Search the directory to access new recycling facilities for your campus or add to the recycling services that you already have in place.
Visit the Case Studies section to see how other universities and colleges have successfully implemented recycling services.
How can I recycle at home?
Visit Waste Aware Scotland’s Sort It directory to find out what you can recycle using kerbside recycling services and local recycling centres and points.
The Waste Aware Scotland campaign website gives information about the local Waste Aware recycling campaigns that are active in your area.
