Hey, Green Junkie!Ever wondered what those little numbers at the bottom of your plastic bottles, jars and containers mean?Those little numbers might be small but the information they give us is mighty.From the chemicals the plastic is made from to how we should recycle that item - the information is vast.So in this episode, I wanted to do a quick breakdown of each number so that you know what your containers contain and how you can be a more conscious recycler because here’s a little secret: Not everything can or should be recycled.What you can expect from this episode:Learn what the recycling numbers mean and how to recycle properlyWhat to watch out for when you are recyclingWhat things aren't recyclableWhat chemicals and numbers you should be wary of bringing into your homeFind out which plastic is dubbed as the “poison” plasticLearn which plastic numbers can disrupt hormonesYou’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.I’d also like to thank Koyah for supporting today’s episode. They are organic freeze-dried fruits and vegetables are the perfect way to live a healthy lifestyle without the stress. They are so delicious and I love adding them to smoothies and other recipes for my family.Want to grab some Koyah goodies? Go here and use code GREENJUNKIE to save 15% off your next purchase.If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. Thanks for listening and being here.Your green bestie,Xoxo StephanieNeed the transcript to this episode?Become a Green Junkie VIP and unlock episode transcripts, links and video recordings.Follow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterCome join the Green Junkie Facebook GroupBecome a Green Junkie Insider and gain access to exclusive content Sourceshttps://www.greenmatters.com/renewables/2018/09/13/ZG59GA/plastic-recycling-numbers-resin-codeshttps://millerrecycling.com/plastics-recycling-numbers/Produced by: Alecia HarrisMusic By: Liz Fohle