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What can I do with #1 Plastic Clamshells?

The circular economy prefers the tightest loop that still works. For #1 plastic clamshells, start at the top — your best option is Reduce — and only move down the list when the one above no longer applies.

  1. 1

    Reduce

    Best option

    Choose refillable bottles over single-use PET.

  2. 2

    Reuse

    Refill or repurpose bottles before recycling.

  3. 3

    Recycle

    PET #1 is widely accepted curbside.

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