Sorting It All Out

I am starting to research what materials are recycled where and how. I found a great link with plastic recyclable info (posted for your viewing pleasure at the right) so at least I can start to get a clue what I can throw in the recycle bin right away. I mean, of course, some of this is a no brainer - certain plastic bottles we all know about. But some of this is more obscure when I start really looking at all the plastic that comes through my hands. Like the little hangars that panties and bras come on from the store. There's actually a triange and number on there that I need a magnifiying glass to see. Hhmmm. What does it say, what will it tell us?? I can't wait to find out! Some of this plastic stuff I am going to have to check around on, and the symbols. Like 3 PVC and 6 PS to start. I guess I'll get a list of accepted plastics from the dump over here, where I take my recycling. And then go from there. I'm shooting for the end of November to get a handle on plastics.
Oh, by the way, I discovered that the nonfunctioning track on the crouton zip bag, mentioned in an earlier posting, was just defective. The new ones work great, I've been washing them out and reusing them. Now that I really look at the packaging on food I see I can reuse alot of bags. It's such a good feeling to think I can reuse these instead of buying new ones. :-) Those of you already doing this are probably thinking, "Dah, lady." Sorry, I've just gotten into some bad habits, thinking I have to go buy zipping plastic bags.
In the meantime, the boxes continue to march along in line collecting plastics, fabrics (stilll have to figure that one out), electronics, paper, cans. And the "Organic Collection" container in the kitchen sink. Of course! Much to the delight of Miss Elle, kitty-cat extraordinaire who seems to think she is really going to have a chance to bust that open. No way! I'm feeling quite thankful for lids right now.
Anyway, friends, I am plugging away and will continue to keep you posted. And please, any of you with experience and knowledge to share, we want to hear from you!
Have a fabulous week!