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Food and drink pouches

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Recycle out of home

Yes, food and drink pouches can be recycled at some out of home recycling points.

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Which food and drink pouches can be recycled?

  • Baby food, pet food and detergent pouches can be recycled along with plastic bags and wrappings at selected retailers - find your nearest below. Otherwise, these need to be put in the waste bin.

  • Some coffee pouches are currently recyclable at plastic bags and wrapping collection points. Check the packet for recycling guidance. Find out how to recycle plastic bags and wrapping.

Good to know

Some types or brands of pouches, and other difficult to recycle items, are collected by a company called Terracycle who recycle them to create new products. Visit their website to find out more.

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