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Melamine is categorized under Class #7 on the list of Plastic Resin Codes. This means that it is a widely used plastic that does not fit into the more commonly used #1-6 classifications and should not be thrown in your recycling bin. Melamine cannot be melted for recycling like other plastics.
No, melamine is not eco-friendly. First of all, during its manufacture, a lot of chemicals are emitted into the atmosphere. It is not something which exists in nature, so it has to be created in a laboratory. This means that different chemicals are mixed, leaving behind chemical waste products and toxic fumes.
Glass and ceramic dishware goes in the trash, and cannot be recycled. Consider donating your unwanted dishware to a local charity or thrift store!
Donate them to dispose of them Charities will accept items in good condition you don’t want or need anymore. Put them in your local Collection Bin or give them over the counter.
Unlike glass and similar materials, curbside recycling programs don’t typically pick up ceramics. However, this doesn’t mean they have to wind up in a landfill. Take your used or broken ceramics to a commercial recycling center or donate them to a thrift store to ensure they’re being offloaded responsibly.