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 Post subject: Re: Reynolds nonstick foil
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 11:49 pm 
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Paul, Pete:

Well, if it's silicone, it's not any worse for the environment than regular tin foil. Regular Reynold's is already polymer-coated and non-recyclable. I would love to see someone come up with a foil which didn't automatically create landfill, but if they did it probably wouldn't work.

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 Post subject: Re: Reynolds nonstick foil
PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2014 7:32 am 
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Our recycling program accepts aluminum foil. I couldn't find any place about the polymer coating, and am curious, did you happen to have a source at hand?


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:22 pm 
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Hmmmm, I have been tossing my (no-name brand) aluminum foil into the recycle bin as well. I just assumed it was recyclable like pop cans and those foil baking trays.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:51 am 
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cmd2012 wrote:
Hmmmm, I have been tossing my (no-name brand) aluminum foil into the recycle bin as well. I just assumed it was recyclable like pop cans and those foil baking trays.


It's recyclable in my 'hood too. Just can't have food residue on it so if it's got baked on stuff I toss it.


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:25 am 
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Ours even says clean or soiled! Other then possible odours, I'm not sure why soiled would be a problem the temps would incinerate any food stuffs anyway.


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:31 am 
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Interesting Paul, I haven't read our guidelines recently, maybe it's changed. Would be helpful if it has!


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:00 pm 
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I never understood this, either. Esp. when the next town over from one that takes it, refuses it!

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:29 pm 
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Did some digging via Google.

Our previous recycling company (over a decade ago) didn't accept aluminum foil because they claimed that it was an alloy which didn't recycle well. Turns out that was BS; it's just that foil commands a much lower recycled metals price than cans do, because the metal you get from it isn't as versatile. But I've been faithfully tossing my foil in the trash for years, not realizing that Recology would have taken it. So, thanks!

Regarding food on the foil: yes, food on the foil gets incinerated when they melt it down. However, the carbon from that stays around and becomes an impurity in the aluminum which needs to be removed. Metals recyclers will, in fact, take dirty aluminum but pay less for it than clean.

Regarding the non-stick foil: Reynolds claims that it is recyclable. I can't find any other opinions on it either way. But this is the best part of their FAQ:

Is Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil kosher?
Yes, Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Foil is kosher, as is Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 3:16 pm 
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One last kick at this - from the Reynolds company:
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Foil can be recycled, but different municipalities may or may not be able to handle it. Therefore, it would be up to your local recycling collection company.


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