Where to put packaging with Recycling Signet 6 PS?

Wohin mit einer Verpackung mit Recycling Signet 6 PS?

On the PET-like packaging I bought in Migros, there is a recycling triangle with 6 in the middle and PS underneath. I found out via Wikipedia that it's Resin Identification Code 6 for polystyrene (PS).

This is obviously not PET but recyclable.

The "Waste Disposal & Recycling Department of the City of Zurich" has informed me that I cannot hand in the packaging at any collection point for recycling.

What do I do with it now? Is it packaging with a recycling label on it that cannot be recycled? Put it in the bin and burn it?

Thank you in advance for a clarifying answer.

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All replies (4)

Guest

Hello kircali

Thank you for your request - I'll get in touch with the relevant people straight away and find out how this is regulated.

As soon as I know more, I'll get back to you here.

Best regards
Tanja

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kircali

Thank you!
LG
kircali

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Guest

Hello kircali

I have received feedback from the people responsible:

Migros offers a comprehensive take-back system for packaging, which includes PET beverage bottles and plastic bottles. The plastic bottle collection is limited to resealable plastic bottles. Migros thus strives for a plastic collection that is as pure as possible (made of polyethylene) and contains as little foreign matter (other types of plastic) as possible. This is the only way to recycle the collected plastic, close material cycles and ultimately protect the environment, which is Migros' aim.

Other plastic packaging such as cups, trays, tubes, refill bags or jars often consist of composite materials (different types of plastic), which would contaminate the collection of recyclable materials too much, so that the collected material could ultimately no longer be recycled and would still have to end up in the waste incineration plant. This packaging must therefore continue to be disposed of with household waste.

The second very important reason for the restriction to plastic bottles is the reclosability of these containers. This allows the hygiene and odor requirements in the stores to be taken into account.

Kind regards

Tanja

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kircali

Hello Tanja

Thanks for the information.

I realize that Migros cannot solve all recycling problems. The municipality - in this case the city of Zurich - is in exactly the same situation. In the end, we can't separate and recycle packaging materials properly for the most part. Not even packaging that has a clear material designation and is only made from this material.

I hope that more will be achieved in this area in the coming years. What Migros has achieved with plastic bottles deserves great recognition. I am convinced that further solutions can be implemented and would be greatly appreciated by a significant proportion of customers.

Kind regards
kircali

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