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Is acrylic a type of plastic?
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By Recyclebank | October 10, 2020

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Is acrylic a type of plastic?

Acrylic has many uses, including in construction, paint, and textiles, but it is not recyclable curbside.

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tommy b. 1 year ago

today

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Eileen B. 2 years ago

Acrylic paint is east to reuse--if you collect enough of it and mix it together, you get beige. Or you can mix all the white/off-white paint for ceilings.

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- Eileen B. 2 years ago
  
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erica m. 2 years ago

Why? We can handlea science lesson.

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Note that not all types of plastic film are recyclable at plastic bag drop-off locations, for example, cling wrap and compostable bags are not.