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From Berkeley's Plastics Task Force http://ecologycenter.org/ptf/
Seven Misconceptions about Plastic and Plastic Recycling
Misconception # 1: Plastics that go into a curbside recycling bin get recycled. Misconception # 2: Curbside collection will reduce the amount of plastic landfilled. Misconception # 3: A chasing arrows symbol means a plastic container is recyclable. Misconception # 4: Packaging resins are made from petroleum refineries? waste. Misconception # 5: Plastics recyclers pay to promote plastics? recyclability. Misconception # 6: Using plastic containers conserves energy. Misconception # 7: Our choice is limited to recycling or wasting.Toxins endocrine disruptors and carcinogens that migrate from the molecules of different plastic containers to their contents
Recycling Symbols Explaination
http://www.earthodyssey.com/symbols.html
Free Clip Art Recycling Symbols
http://www.planetpals.com/recyclesymbols.html
See Also Community Recycling