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When you recycle correctly, you're one step closer to living a more sustainable lifestyle. Try <a href="https://www.drinkoriginwater.com/" target="_blank">ORIGIN™</a> spring water, the brand that cares about sustainability.

When you recycle correctly, you're one step closer to living a more sustainable lifestyle. Try ORIGIN™ spring water, the brand that cares about sustainability.

This Quiz Will Reveal Whether You’re A Master At Recycling

You can't recycle treated paper, which includes glitter.  
Fun fact: ORIGIN™ water bottles are made with 100% recycled plastic (excluding label and cap)!

Which one of these items isn’t recyclable?

Although plastic bags are recyclable, they don't go in your blue bin. Often, grocery stores will accept recycled plastic bags.

What's the best way to dispose of plastic bags?

Although lead acid batteries are recyclable, most types, including dry cell and lithium-ion, are not.

True or false: Most batteries are recyclable.

Again, treated paper isn't recyclable, which includes laminated paper and the waxy material used for receipts and paper cups.  
Fun fact: ORIGIN™ drinks are bottled with water from select springs across the US and sourced with long-term sustainability in mind.

Since you can't recycle greasy cardboard boxes, it's best to tear off the greasy parts of a pizza box.

What’s the best way to recycle pizza boxes?

The other options are either plastic or have a wax coating. Thus, only the brown paper here is recyclable.

You _can_ recycle clean aluminum foil. Emphasis on _clean_.

True or false: Aluminum foil is recyclable.

Although electronics aren't recyclable at the curbside, you can drop them off at specific collection sites.  
Fun fact: ORIGIN™ brand supports organizations that help conserve the country’s natural resources, including the Trust for Public Land.

You know the basics of recycling — paper, boxes, and glass jars go in the blue bin — but you're still new to the minutia of what can truly be recycled. (Greasy pizza boxes can't be recycled? No way!) Nonetheless, your eagerness to learn is admirable...so keep learning!

A woman holding a stack of paper and flattened cardboard

You're a recycling novice!

You recycle often and pride yourself on knowing more than just the basics of recycling. Even still, you're eager to learn more about proper recycling habits. Your quest for knowledge deserves commendation.

A woman holding a bin filled with recyclable cardboard materials

You're a recycling senior!

You're an avid recycler with vast knowledge of what goes inside the blue bin. You also take extra steps to make sure everything you recycle is recycled properly (washing out soda cans, tearing off greasy parts on pizza boxes). Your efforts deserve praise. The planet thanks you!

A woman throwing a soda can into a recycling bin

You're a recycling master!

Three ORIGIN™ canned drinks in different flavors, placed next to a full cheese board

All images via Getty unless otherwise stated. All recycling facts via <a href="https://www.epa.gov/recycle/how-do-i-recycle-common-recyclables" target="_blank">EPA</a>.

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This Quiz Will Reveal Whether You’re A Master At Recycling

If you’re looking for a sparkling water brand that is helping conserve where it came from, try ORIGIN™ spring water.

This Quiz Will Reveal Whether You’re A Master At Recycling

If you’re looking for a sparkling water brand that is helping conserve where it came from, try ORIGIN™ spring water.

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