Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I've been collecting plastic bottle tops for our art teacher but she has zillions of the things now so doesn't need any more. I've been a bit shocked at how many the "average family" gets through and throws out. As I've got into the habit of saving them I was wondering if anyone knows if there's any way of recycling them or anyone I can give them to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 One of my work collegues collected them a while back in aid of getting someone a wheelchair. I've known hospices take them aswell . Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I heard about the wheelchair thing, and was told it was a hoax. is it valid then? if so, we have loads cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If it is a hoax, there are plenty of people collecting them for it! Someone who worked at a hospital near me was even collecting, so I'd assume/hope they knew if it was a hoax. I can actually recycle mine with the plastic bottles now - our council has increased the different types of plastic that it will pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 There's some information about the wheelchair hoax here http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc%5Cpressrel.nsf/0/49497F4462CEC3BA80256FAA004F531A?OpenDocument Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'll contact my collegue to see how she got on and get back to you. I actually know of a few people that were collecting them. Hope they didn't collect them in vain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks for the link - that's really interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks everyone . I'll do some research for my area now I've got some ideas of where they can go. It's only when you see buckets and bags FULL of these bottle tops that you realise how much they build up to. Landfill must be full of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 My collegue contacted me and said that her local hospice and some of the hospitals were still interested in them. [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
