Not all bottles are equal. That fancy glass water bottle? Glass is infinitely recyclable, so just rinse and toss it in the glass bin. The stainless steel one? Don’t put it in the plastic bin—metal is a completely different superhero. Check your local rules for metal recycling.
If the bottle says “biodegradable” or “compostable,” do not put it in standard recycling. It needs a special facility. That’s like sending a penguin to a desert—it just won’t work. Instead, look for a commercial compost site, or write the company and ask them to help.
