Plastic #2 (HDPE) includes cups, milk and juice jugs, detergent bottles, and others.

Reduce and Reuse
Check out your local bulk purchasing stores to see if they offer bulk cleaning or hygiene products. Often you’ll be able to use your own containers and reduce your use of unnecessary packaging.

If you don’t have this kind of option, opt for larger containers of your favorite products when possible.

Clean Out Containers
If a container once held soap, food, liquids, or other residue, clean and dry the container as well as you can before recycling it. Containers should be empty of residue and lightly cleaned, but don’t need to be spotless! Make sure containers are relatively clean to avoid recyclables being sent to landfill.

Not Infinitely Recyclable
Plastic isn’t infinitely recyclable as its quality declines each time it’s recycled, and new plastic needs to be added in order to keep recycling it.

Help Prevent Litter
Plastic #2 bags are a lightweight material that easily finds their way into the environment, where they can entangle animals or form microplastics. Dispose of it properly to prevent it from becoming litter.