Recycling overview 

There are a few symbols you might encounter when deciding if an item is recyclable which are decoded here: Recycling symbols: what do they mean? | Recycle Now 

If you are not sure what is recycled in Wantage and Grove, you can check here: Your green recycling bin - Vale of White Horse District Council  

Or you can use the waste wizard and search for your postcode and the item: Search for an item to recycle, repair, reuse or dispose of | Oxfordshire County Council

Plastics 

Here is some more information you might find interesting and helpful  to get a better understanding of the different plastics: 

• Start here with some Oxfordshire specific guidance: How to recycle plastic | Oxfordshire County Council 

• Learn more here from  WRAP - The Global Environmental Action NGO  

What are the types of plastic and what are they used for? – Clear on Plastics

You can also refer to these resources to continue building up your understanding, or if you have a different learning style: 

• Interactive article: London Recycles | The seven types of plastic 

• Visual resource: Plastic by the Numbers | Plastic Action Centre 

• Video: Plastic Recycling Codes Explained: Choose Sustainable Packaging

Plastic recycling can feel complicated and hopefully these resources help you feel more confident in your understanding of them, and how to recycle them correctly.