Bread Clips

1. Check Local Guidelines: Contact your local recycling facility to see if they accept bread tags. Some facilities have specific instructions for small items.

2. Bulk Collection: Collect bread tags in a larger container, such as a plastic bottle of the same plastic type. Once the container is full, cap it and recycle the entire bottle, ensuring the small tags don’t fall through sorting machinery.

3. Special Programs: Look for special recycling programs in your area or online that specifically accept bread tags. Some charities collect these tags for fundraising through recycling programs.

4. Repurpose: Consider repurposing bread tags for crafts, organization, or other practical uses around the home to extend their life and delay their journey to the landfill.

Beyond sealing bread bags, bread clips can be used for various purposes, including labeling cords, marking the end of a tape roll, or even as makeshift bookmarks.

If recycling isn’t an option, bread clips should be disposed of in the trash. To prevent them from contributing to plastic pollution, ensure they are securely placed inside a garbage bag.

Bread clips do not have an expiration date, but they can wear out or break with extensive reuse. Inspect them regularly and replace them if they lose their ability to clamp securely.