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Are you a Yakult fan and have an ample supply of used Yakult bottles lying around your home and have no idea what to do with them? Well, it will interest you to know that Yakult bottles are recyclable.
One amazing thing about Yakult bottles is that they are made from PET plastic, a unique type of plastic that is easy to recycle and accepted by most recycling programs. But before you take your Yakult bottles for recycling, you’ll need to first do a few things, which we will be highlighting shortly.
Prepping Yakult bottle for recycling
We know you’re excited to learn that Yakult bottles are recyclable. But before your Yakult bottles are accepted for recycling, it needs to be cleaned out nicely and we will be showing you how you can do that.
- The first thing you need to do to prepare your Yakult bottle for recycling is to get rid of the labels from the bottle.
- After doing that, you’ll need to ensure that the bottles are cleaned out properly.
- Finally, place all your bottles in a recycling bin and await collection.
Depending on the country or city you live in, we are sure there are plenty of recycling programs that will be more than willing to accept your Yakult bottles for recycling.
What kind of plastic are Yakult bottles made of?
Yakult bottles and other packaging materials are made from polystyrene. Even though polystyrene plastic is not easy to recycle, many recycling programs seem to have cracked the code and now accept Yakult bottles for recycling.
More so, there are tons of studies currently being conducted to find better ways of recycling polystyrene.
Are Yakult bottles recyclable in the UK?
Yakult bottles are recyclable in the UK as there are thousands of recycling programs in the country that accept empty Yakult bottles into their programs. Just so you know, Yakult Bottles are made of PET plastic, which is easy to recycle.
If you’re not entirely sure whether your city or council accepts Yakult bottles, feel free to consult local council recycling codes to see the types of plastic they accept. This should give you an idea of whether or not your city accepts Yakult bottles into its recycling program.
Besides the UK, other countries like Japan have a comprehensive recycling program that accepts Yakult bottles.
Before taking your Yakult bottle for recycling, keep in mind that the bottles and the outer wrapper of the 7-pack are recyclable. Also, the 15-pack box, which is made of cardboard, is also recyclable. Unfortunately, the rubber lids which accompany most Yakult bottles cannot be recycled, so you need to find a way to get rid of that.
Why are Yakult bottles tiny?
Wondering why Yakult bottles are so tiny? Well, the reason for that is pretty interesting. As you might already know, Yakult is a cultured milk drink. So because of how the drink is made, the manufacturer decided to store it in small bottles to prevent any type of contamination.
In most countries where Yakult is sold, you’ll typically find them in 65-ml and 100-ml bottles.
Are Yakult bottles biodegradable?
Although Yakult bottles are recyclable, thanks to the type of plastic it is made from, their bottles aren’t biodegradable. The company behind this product understands that and has come up with alternative plans to ensure a cleaner and safer environment.
For instance, in India, Yakult has partnered with different waste collection agencies including Waste Management Companies (WMC), NEPRA, Indian Pollution Control Association, and more to ensure that Yakult Bottles are properly recycled.
The company has also registered with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to ensure a cleaner and safer environment. Although this initiative is currently in India, we hope the company can extend this initiative to countries where its products are being sold.
FAQs
Are there Big Yakult drinks?
When you were a little younger, we are sure you remember seeing the packs of 5 Yakult drinks in nearly all the stores you visited. Well, these tiny bottles contained about 80 ml of Yakult drink, bringing the total to 400 ml.
Nevertheless, the company has now rebranded its product and now offers much larger Yakult drink bottles. These new and improved bottles contained nearly 200 ml of Yakult drink, effectively doubling the amount you got with the old bottles.
Although the old bottles were great for kids and convenient for packing in their lunch boxes, the new larger bottles are an awesome addition to the table, as you can share them with friends and family. Also, the bigger bottles are perfect for Yakult lovers who would love to drink more in one sitting.
While bigger Yakult drinks aren’t widely available yet, you can check your local retail store to see if they have started stocking the larger Yakult drinks. As an avid lover of Yakult drink, we are sure there is nothing you’d love more than a bigger version of your favorite drink.
Is Yakult better than yogurt?
There are a lot of arguments on whether Yakult is better than yogurt. So we want to use this opportunity to set the record straight.
What makes Yakult such a popular drink is the unique probiotic strain it has. Just so you know, the probiotic strain in Yakult is quite different from what you find in most yogurt. For instance, the probiotic strain found in yogurt is acid resistant. This means that the probiotic is still alive when it reaches your intestine. Unfortunately, only very few yogurts contain live and active probiotic cultures. So to answer your question, yes, Yakult is better than yogurt.
How do I take my Yakult bottles for recycling
By now, we know you are already sure that you can recycle your Yakult bottles. We also highlighted some tips on how you can prep your Yakult bottles for recycling. We particularly mentioned removing all labels on the bottle, removing the lids, and cleaning out the bottle. After doing all this, you can put the bottle in a recycling bin. It’s honestly that easy.
