my Lucerne light yogurt cup is made of non-recyclable plastic.

[lobolance]

Nary a number in sight.

How is that even possible in this day and age?

Comments

[ladycelia.livejournal.com]

A woman I know works is a VP at Safeway--it's not her department, but I could ask her.

[didjiman.livejournal.com]

Did you check everywhere? The mark can be quite small.

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

It's probably #7 - meaning, it's a mix of resins that's not easily recyclable. Many yogurt cups fall into this category, tho' I'm not sure why.

If you don't see a number, it's usually 7.

Meant to include this article on plastics recycling written by Y!Green's resident expert. Notes how yogurt cups are often not recyclable.

[lobolance.livejournal.com]

I know I've had some which were recyclable, which was why I was so surprised with this one. I usually buy just large cartons and flavor it as I like, but was in the mood for the little ones this time. Sigh. No corn sweetner, but no recycling. Too complicated. !