Episode 7: The Reality of RIC codes

Behold the “sacred recycling numbers”. That’s often what RIC codes or Plastic Resin Identity Codes are referred to as. But plot twist: they do not really mean that the item with that code is actually recyclable. You may already know this, but let’s dive into this with Charlotte to get the finer details on everything RIC codes. Enjoy!

Liz Bothwell, Head of Content & Marketing

March 29, 2022

Behold the “sacred recycling numbers”. That’s often what RIC codes or Plastic Resin Identity Codes are referred to as. But plot twist: they do not really mean that the item with that code is actually recyclable. You may already know this, but let’s dive into this with Charlotte to get the finer details on everything RIC codes. Enjoy!

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Liz Bothwell

Liz Bothwell

Head of Content & Marketing, Waste360

Liz Bothwell is head of content and marketing for Waste360, proud host of the NothingWasted! Podcast, and ghostwrites for others to keep her skills sharp and creative juices flowing. She loves family, football, her French bulldogs, and telling stories that can help to make the world a more sustainable place.

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