Hi Reader,

I hope this email finds you well.

Today, I want to introduce you to a new product I've been trialing for the last month or so. If you're a keen soft plastic or plastic film recycler, I think you'll find it exciting.

If you are unsure what soft plastics or plastic film are or whether you have access to a recycling service, I recommend you read my article on Recycling Soft Plastics first.

In brief, soft plastics or plastic film are plastic packaging that can be scrunched or squished. The most common examples are plastic bags, pouches, and food packaging like bread and pasta bags.

Soft plastics represent an expanding waste category. While they offer advantages such as being lighter and cost-effective for manufacturers, they pose significant recycling challenges and are more prone to becoming litter in the environment. Considering these challenges, the best approach is to prioritize reduction. However, if accessible, recycling soft plastics can have a big impact.

In most locations, soft plastics cannot go in your curbside recycling bin. However, specialist services are available, check soft plastic recycling near me. The most comprehensive list of drop-off locations is with NexTrex, and you can find out what they accept here.

For those of you who do collect your plastic film, you'll know all about how hard it is to manage them. Although you scrunch them up they tend to slowly expand until they occupy your entire storage space and more.

This is where Wholly Shrink!'s Shrinker! 3.0 saves the day.

What exactly is a Shrinker!? It’s a device designed to make recycling your plastic film easier by compacting them into a manageable size. How does this help you? If you have access to a plastic film recycling service, then it means you can collect more and keep them contained before your next drop-off or pick-up date.

Its compact design means it doesn’t take up much space and fits in any kitchen cupboard or utility area. Although I prefer to keep mine out on the kitchen counter for easy access. The compactor effectively reduces the volume of soft plastics, allowing you to store more recyclables in less space.

My husband and I have been using the Shrinker! since the first model was released in 2022. But I love that their new model, the Shrinker! 3.0, is made from recycled plastic. I highly recommend the Shrinker! to anyone looking for a way to recycle more soft plastics at home. Read my full review of the Shrinker! 3.0.

And, if you purchase now, you can get a 10% discount by using the code everyday_recycler10 at checkout.

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Catch up on your reading

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