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Anonymous asked in EnvironmentOther - Environment · 1 decade ago

Is chewing gum recyclable?

It is rubber and plastic.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    According to a government report, currently about £150 million is spent annually by local authorities in the UK on chewing gum removal. Instead of cleaning it up, why not using chewing gum bins to collect the waste gum and recycle it? Probably because not many people realise it’s possible. Gummy Bins Ltd is the company behind the world’s first chewing gum disposal bin and recycling system. Its range of innovative, quirky bins offers a convenient way for people to dispose of their gum, knowing that they can make a positive contribution to the environment at the same time. The waste gum is collected and turned into material that has various uses – such as drainage systems for football pitches. The Gummy Bin Online Shop is available for instant online order. Gummy Bins also provides chewing gum bin installation, collection and maintenance services.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Recycling Chewing Gum

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes it is, There are companies that get the gum and recycle it into a rubber-like material that can be used for construction purposes. See the links in "sources" for more information.

    P.S. Chewing gum is not made of plastic.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    It's possible, but I'm not 100% sure

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